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Best Campgrounds near Spencer, WV

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Several campgrounds within a 25-mile radius of Spencer, West Virginia provide access to tent, RV, and cabin camping opportunities in this part of the Appalachian region. Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds, approximately 20 miles west of Spencer, features lakefront sites with full hookups, while Cedar Creek State Park Campground to the northeast offers a more traditional state park camping experience. The area campgrounds typically accommodate various camping styles, with many facilities supporting both tent and RV camping, plus cabin rentals at select locations.

Road conditions and campground accessibility vary throughout the region, particularly after heavy rainfall common in spring and fall. "The road isn't nearly as bad as some have said. It has places for caution but isn't scary," noted one visitor about access to Rippling Waters. Most established campgrounds provide water and electric hookups, with some offering full sewer connections. Cell service can be spotty at many locations, particularly at Cedar Creek State Park where multiple reviewers mentioned no cell service available. The camping season generally runs from April through October at many facilities, though some like Rippling Waters and Flatwoods KOA remain open year-round.

Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews from visitors to the region. At Rippling Waters, campers appreciate the lake views and fountain feature. One reviewer described their lakefront site as "the longest I've ever seen" with "the view everything you'd imagine and more." Cedar Creek State Park earns praise for its quiet atmosphere, hiking trails, and clean facilities, with one camper noting it has "plenty of playgrounds for the kids" and "good access to hiking trails." Forked Run State Park Campground across the Ohio border features a 400-foot sand beach on its lake. Some campgrounds in the area like Statts Mills have received mixed reviews regarding maintenance and upkeep of facilities, highlighting the importance of researching specific locations before planning a trip.

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Best Camping Sites Near Spencer, West Virginia (80)

    1. Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Victor, WV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 988-2607

    $55 - $155 / night

    "We tent camp, but walking around, the camping trailers did not appear to be crowded together. For us this is a fantastic place to overnight and will return again when traveling through the area!!"

    "We had a pull thru site by the lake, it had to be about 100 yards long and nicely graveled."

    2. Kittie Wilson

    1 Review
    Spencer, WV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 354-0032

    "Plenty for the kids to do and great hiking trails. Ridge walkers are known to be in the area (Bigfoot) avoid making eye contact during breeding season."

    3. Statts Mills Campground

    2 Reviews
    Ripley, WV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 373-0030

    $15 - $200 / night

    "Right beside the area for camping is the parking lot where you can put in boats into O'brien Lake. There seems to be an abundance of deer in the area. sites have water and electric."

    4. Forked Run State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Long Bottom, OH
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 378-6206

    "On the border with West Virginia. There aren’t really sites on the water but there’s a nice path to the lake from the camp sites and lots of deer."

    "Yes, it's a bit rough around the edges. We liked that it wasn't crowded. The attendant said the park was full over Memorial Day weekend."

    5. Camp Sheppard

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    Spencer, WV
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (304) 577-9167

    $25 / night

    6. Cedar Creek State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cedarville, WV
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 462-7158

    "Good access to hiking trails. Will definitely return"

    "Hiking trails nearby. Nice fishing ponds, but you have to drive to them."

    7. River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

    11 Reviews
    Cairo, WV
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 987-2757

    "Initially, you don't see it...you must drive up and over a roller."

    "North Bend State Park is located at the halfway point of the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, so it’s a great camping spot for hikers, bikers and horseback riders who want to explore this scenic trail which"

    8. Long Fork Campgrounds

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    Victor, WV
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 577-9347

    9. Kanawha State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Hernshaw, WV
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 558-3500

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Tucked away in the middle of the mountains, surrounded by the constant reminder of wildlife around. I stayed for the very start of spring. The world was covered in the brightest green moss."

    "Kanawha state forest is nestled in the mountainous Hills of West by God Virginia right on the outskirts of Charleston. There is plenty of hiking in Kanawha state forest."

    10. Flatwoods KOA

    17 Reviews
    Sutton Lake, WV
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 765-5055

    $55 / night

    "Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia."

    "It’s behind a hotel. Our site had room for our 26’ hybrid with 3 beds, plus two cars, chairs, and our two dog tie outs."

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  • David M.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Lane Farm Campground

    Quiet little campground for only $10.

    It is getting difficult for travelling motorcyclists to find a campground to sleep for the night as most that call themselves campgrounds are RV parks and don't allow tent camping.  Lane Farm is a gem for travelling motorcyclists.  We stayed there a week after labor day.  The rate as of 2025 is $10 and it is first come, first served for the 4 sites.  We were the only ones there.  The  amenities there are a vault toilet (it was clean and stocked with toilet paper), trash bin by the toilet building, picnic tables, camp fire ring with cooking grate, and lantern post.    It is right on Ohio state route 26, but there was very little traffic noise.  The entire campground is paved and the parking spots and sites were very spacious. There are parking spots in front of the toilet building.  As with many rustic national/state forest campgrounds there is no potable water there.  That didn't bother us as we came prepared with our own water and toilet paper.  The Little Muskingum river on the east side of the campground was very shallow and slow moving in September.  I don't know what it would be like earlier in the camping season.  All four sites are close to the river.  I was surprised to find that a week after labor day weekend there was still plenty of laying dead wood in the woods available for camp fire wood.  The forest service changed their web site structure and you'll find most of the links posted online won't take you directly to the campground page.  The current working link for the campground is  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/wayne/recreation/lane-farm-campground

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Hune Bridge Campground

    What Bridge?

    OK, yes, there is a covered bridge, but it's closed and full of local yocal graffiti. Part of the draw for me was the river running alongside, but it is bone dry. Other than that, it's your typical midway NFS campground. By midway, I mean it's not a full campground, and it's not a primitive site. Since the bridge is closed, a detour is available on the site, although it is not entirely clear.

    As with most NFS sites the email for the ranger isn't correct, and they don't answer phones or return messages. You're on your own.

  • Brac S.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Gauley Tailwaters Campground — Gauley River National Recreation Area

    Don’t understand the positive reviews

    We headed here based on the reviews, there were other campers that were there for rafting (Sept release season) but camping was literally a parking lot with fire pits around it. We stayed just up the road at Battle Run, which was a beautiful place (paid of course).

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

    Nice place

    Trails were never nicely marked and well cleared. Good size spaces and distance between each camper.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Kanawha State Forest

    Beautiful state forest

    New bathrooms. Sites are well spaced and clean.

  • Tamara W.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

    Nice campground but….

    We camped here for 3 nights the campground is very large with multiple nice playgrounds for children, hiking trails frisbee golf, miniature golf, a beach lake access and other things I’m sure I’m not aware of I did walk a hiking trail and it was nice. There are lots of trees so as fall approaches it will be a beautiful area. The cons most sites are not level at all, there is one single bath house for each level making some sites very far from a bathroom/shower, the showers are very rough we checked 2 different bath houses both the same . Bathrooms also are cleaned only once per day per a post telling the cleaning times however the men’s facility was dirty and with out paper towels up until the day we left. It is pet friendly that is a big plus for us since we have no kids with us now but 2 fur babies. However we were unaware you need their rabies certificate with you there was no mention of this when I booked the site we have stayed lots of places and have never been asked for that before thankfully they allowed me to contact the vet Monday morning to get them emailed. Overall a nice stay

  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Kanawha State Forest

    Beautiful surroundings

    Had an overnight stay here on our way to Red River Gorge. This was a nice stop. Fairly quiet with the exception of an annoying dog that barked incessantly and the campers across from us that had to jump in their car and drive full speed to nowhere every 20 minutes. All night long…. Pick up your firewood elsewhere unless you prefer absurdly small bundles at $8.49 per. We had site 31. Some sites are on the small side. Big rigs beware. All in all, a good spot to rest and enjoy some tree therapy.

Guide to Spencer

Camping near Spencer, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at River Run Campground said, "Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers have praised the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Cokeley Campground mentioned, "The camp hosts were very nice and accommodating."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having enough space between sites. A review for Kountry Resort Campground noted, "Everyone we engaged with at the campground was very pleasant."

What you should know:

  • Narrow Roads: Some campgrounds, like Forked Run State Park Campground, have narrow access roads. One camper warned, "Narrow roads getting to state park."
  • Site Conditions: Be aware that some sites may not be level. A visitor at Mountwood Park Family Campground mentioned, "Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may have fewer amenities than expected. A camper at Flatwoods KOA noted, "Limited amenities (pools at Days Inn)."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One family at River Run Campground said, "Plenty to do around the park - biking the rail trails, hiking, fishing, basketball, and a nice playground."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a plan for activities to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Cedar Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground is nice and quiet, no cell service so don’t be shocked, but that makes it that much better."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. One camper at Kountry Resort Campground said, "We went midweek so it was not very crowded other than the permanent residents."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A camper at Forked Run State Park Campground advised, "Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly."
  • Bring a Water Regulator: Some campgrounds have strong water pressure. A visitor at Cokeley Campground mentioned, "The pressure was so strong it was leaking from the release valve."
  • Plan for Limited Connectivity: Be prepared for low cell service in some areas. A camper at Mountwood Park Family Campground noted, "No cell service on either Verizon or ATT anywhere."

Camping near Spencer, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Spencer, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Spencer, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 80 campgrounds and RV parks near Spencer, WV and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Spencer, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Spencer, WV is Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Spencer, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Spencer, WV.

What parks are near Spencer, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 parks near Spencer, WV that allow camping, notably Sutton Lake and Wayne National Forest.

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