Best Cabin Camping near Summersville Lake in West Virginia

Cabin camping is an amazing way to experience Summersville Lake, while still enjoying a little rustic luxury. The Dyrt can help you find the best cabin camping destinations for your next trip. You're sure to find the perfect cabin rental for your Summersville Lake camping adventure.

Best Cabin Sites Near Summersville Lake (31)

    Kevin A.'s photo of a cabin at Rifrafters Campground near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rifrafters Campground near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rifrafters Campground near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rifrafters Campground near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rifrafters Campground near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rifrafters Campground near Fayetteville, WV

    1. Rifrafters Campground

    29 Reviews
    94 Photos
    177 Saves
    Fayetteville, West Virginia

    Rifrafters Campground provides tent and RV camping and economy cabins in the woodlands near Fayetteville, West Virginia (WV) -- only two-miles south of the New River Gorge Bridge. Our cleanliness, accessibility, and quiet family atmosphere have earned us a place among West Virginia's most-popular camping areas. You'll also find a friendly full-time staff, exceptionally clean showers and restrooms, and plenty of space for small gatherings and walks in the woods behind the campground. Use our website to explore our camping amenities and find out more about the New River.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $44 / night

    Dave V.'s photo of a cabin at Babcock State Park Campground near Winona, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Babcock State Park Campground near Winona, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Babcock State Park Campground near Winona, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Babcock State Park Campground near Winona, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Babcock State Park Campground near Winona, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Babcock State Park Campground near Winona, WV

    2. Babcock State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    210 Photos
    169 Saves
    Winona, West Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $33 / night

    Fred R.'s photo of a cabin at Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins near Summersville Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins near Summersville Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins near Summersville Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins near Summersville Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins near Summersville Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins near Summersville Lake, WV

    3. Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

    15 Reviews
    74 Photos
    121 Saves
    Summersville Lake, West Virginia

    Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins is located just two miles off route 19 in Summersville, West Virginia. Over 250 sites which include lake front-end 4 of the area's ONLY lakefront cabins! 30/50 amp sites, cozy cabins, and yurts! Themed weekends with activities for all ages to enjoy! PET FRIENDLY! (with certain restrictions) We accept cash and major credit cards. Amenities we offer: * Seasonal pool * WiFi * mining sluice * miniature golf * jumping pillow * golf cart rentals * laundry rooms * outdoor theater * multiple playgrounds * themed weekends * after-hours security * tank service * tow on/off service * boat/camper storage * on-site restaurant

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Ace Adventure Resort near Thurmond, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Ace Adventure Resort near Thurmond, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Ace Adventure Resort near Thurmond, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Ace Adventure Resort near Thurmond, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Ace Adventure Resort near Thurmond, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Ace Adventure Resort near Thurmond, WV

    4. Ace Adventure Resort

    14 Reviews
    32 Photos
    137 Saves
    Thurmond, West Virginia

    Located on 1500 wooded acres adjacent to the New River Gorge National River ACE Adventure Resort offers white water rafting trips on the New and Gauley rivers and great camping near Fayetteville. But, that’s not all! Over the years we’ve added all the outdoor adventures that our state is known for including the only zip line tours with views of the Gorge. We also host rock climbing, mountain biking, lake adventures… we even have a waterpark on base. Plus, at the end of the day, we have a range of lodging and camping options plus dining facilities on property. So, what are you waiting for? Live free this summer at ACE Adventure Resort!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $600 / night

    Fred R.'s photo of a cabin at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek near Lansing, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek near Lansing, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek near Lansing, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek near Lansing, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek near Lansing, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek near Lansing, WV

    5. Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek

    8 Reviews
    20 Photos
    68 Saves
    Lansing, West Virginia

    Adventures on the Gorge is the nation’s premier adventure outfitter and resort nestled on the rim of New River Gorge National Park. Perched above the ancient New River and surrounded by West Virginia’s lush forest, our 350-acre resort provides breathtaking views of the New River Gorge and its famous, steel-arch bridge. Here, you can trade in your screens and the stresses of everyday life for drinks by the pool, comfortable cabins, and quality time with the people who matter most.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $7 - $69 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Rays Campground near Hico, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rays Campground near Hico, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rays Campground near Hico, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rays Campground near Hico, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rays Campground near Hico, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Rays Campground near Hico, WV

    6. Rays Campground

    6 Reviews
    7 Photos
    59 Saves
    Hico, West Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $9 - $34 / night

    Jean C.'s photo of a cabin at Little Beaver State Park Campground near Daniels, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Beaver State Park Campground near Daniels, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Beaver State Park Campground near Daniels, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Beaver State Park Campground near Daniels, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Beaver State Park Campground near Daniels, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Beaver State Park Campground near Daniels, WV

    7. Little Beaver State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    115 Photos
    113 Saves
    Daniels, West Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $40 / night

    Jennifer N.'s photo of a cabin at The Outpost at New River Gourge near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at The Outpost at New River Gourge near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at The Outpost at New River Gourge near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at The Outpost at New River Gourge near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at The Outpost at New River Gourge near Fayetteville, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at The Outpost at New River Gourge near Fayetteville, WV

    8. The Outpost at New River Gourge

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    17 Saves
    Fayetteville, West Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Flatwoods KOA near Sutton Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Flatwoods KOA near Sutton Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Flatwoods KOA near Sutton Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Flatwoods KOA near Sutton Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Flatwoods KOA near Sutton Lake, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at Flatwoods KOA near Sutton Lake, WV

    9. Flatwoods KOA

    15 Reviews
    42 Photos
    23 Saves
    Sutton Lake, West Virginia

    This KOA is close to the interstate exit, yet a world away. The campground is perfect for an easy-in/easy-out overnight stay. Or extend your visit to enjoy the beautiful region and outlet shopping. You'll find free Wi-Fi, paved roads with long gravel pull thrus, a superclean bathhouse, laundry facility, playground for the kids, hiking trails and a game room. All sites are full hookup. This KOA is directly behind its sister property, a 200-room Days Inn & Suites (where you check in), with amenities available to registered campers that include indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, tavern, exercise room, gift shop and business center. Shopping is available at the nearby Flatwoods Center. Ready for a different experience? Flatwoods KOA also offers a two-bedroom/one bathroom Deluxe Cabin for rent. Enjoy the view from your own front porch swing. Pool (outdoor): Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 85 feet.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at West Virginia Adventures Campground near Scarbro, WV
    Camper-submitted photo at West Virginia Adventures Campground near Scarbro, WV

    10. West Virginia Adventures Campground

    6 Reviews
    1 Photo
    45 Saves
    Scarbro, West Virginia

    Tent, RV and Cabins available.

    5 acres of hilltop fields dotted with trees, bath house, fire rings and other on-site amenities. Pet-friendly, but you're responsible for care and clean-up. Kids under 18 are free. Only minutes from Beckley/Tamarack or Fayetteville, officially one of the coolest small towns in America.

    Our RV accommodations include both pull-through and back-in spaces, electric, water, and sewer hook-ups. We also provide a bath house, laundry facilities, and 16 acres to stretch out and make use of picnic tables, fire pits, corn hole boards, and the on-site soda machine.

    Our rustic studio cabin provides a quiet getaway on the hilltop, only steps away from our rafting departures. The cabin provides 2 queen beds, mini-frig, bathroom, sitting porch, and all linens.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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Recent Cabin Reviews near Summersville Lake

211 Reviews of 31 Summersville Lake Campgrounds


  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from River Expeditions Campsites
    Apr. 10, 2019

    River Expeditions Campsites

    Great Company

    This clean and spacious campground lends itself to white water rafting enthusiasts, offering various guided trips down the New and Gauley rivers. The campground has its own hiking/biking trails and zip line canopy tours. It also offers horseback riding and ATV tours. Tent camping is primitive, but the bathhouse is clean and efficient. Luxury cabins, lodges, bunkhouses, and cute Safari tents are available. There is a pool and hot tub near the well equipped gift shop, and the Red Dog Saloon and Grill for when you need a break from camp food. We had a blast on our rafting trip and truly enjoyed our stay.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Ace Adventure Resort
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Ace Adventure Resort

    Excellent campground with tons of activities.

    From whitewater rafting to the waterpark to their 15+ different adventures, Ace Adventure Resort has it all. The tent campsite I stayed at was out in the open and had no privacy, but the bath house was clean. The small cabins are very nice, with more room than it appears from the outside. The hot tub was a great addition for those cold nights after rafting.

  • Jennifer B.
    Camper-submitted photo from River Expeditions Campsites
    Aug. 28, 2019

    River Expeditions Campsites

    Ranger Review: Banner and Oak Hats at River Expeditions

    Campground Review: 

    River Expeditions in Oak Hill, WV, is an all-in-one camping-to-glamping resort for outdoor adventures in the New River Gorge where I shared a 3-day adventure with a young lady who was a first-time camper. We both enjoyed the friendly, knowledgeable staff and all the amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, game room, restaurant and saloon.

    River Expeditions offers tent camping, safari tents, RV sites, bungalows, mini-cabins, deluxe cabins, and even luxury cabins with private hot tubs. Prices range from$15/night for tent camping to nearly $400 for the luxury cabins with a 15% discount for booking online, and a 50% discount from November 1st to March 3rd. All accommodations include a complimentary continental breakfast. 

    River Expeditions is spread out over a 100-acres, with the tent camping located in open meadows, surrounded by trees. The RV camp sites are too close together for my taste and the gravel parking spots are all on a slant, so it would be a challenge for larger trailers to get level there. My camping buddy and I upgraded from my tent to my RV van due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. We selected spot#6 which allowed us to park parallel to the electricity and mostly avoid the downhill slant. 

    The New River Gorge National River has some of the best whitewater rafting in the country, so we booked a trip on the lower New River and it was great! River Expeditions has good gear and great guides like Porter who had us cracking up when he shared some local folklore. He gave us lots of opportunities for a relaxing swim outside the raft. We also got to test the power of a whirlpool and jump off a huge rock, while we paddled downstream through the rapids. 

    The New River Gorge is a climber’s dream, so we booked an evening of rock climbing with David Wolff, Director of the New River Climbing School and he was amazing! I would describe David as an expert instructor, combined with psychological counselor, who helped my camping buddy cope with her fear of heights during the rappelling portion of the outing. 

    There are lots of great hiking trails in the New River Gorge. The 2-mile Endless Wall Trail has been rated the #1 National Park trail by USA Today. The view from Diamond Point is amazing, with the rocky outcroppings overlooking the New River. You’ll often see climbers scaling nearby rock walls and you can watch rafts negotiating the rapids in the river below. Tip: There are two small parking lots which can fill up fast, you may want to arrive early on the weekends. If you have a big party, you can carpool from the Canyon Rim Visitor’s Center which is worth a visit to use their flush toilets and get free trail maps. 

    We also hiked the 3-mile Long Point Trail which gives you an amazing view of the New River Bridge, a steel arch bridge, more than 3,000 feet long, which spans the gorge. If you visit on the third Saturday of October, you can join tens of thousands of visitors who watch dare devils base jump from the structure during the annual Bridge Day celebration. 

    On the final day of our visit, we tried River Expeditions’ 3-part zipline in the pouring rain, something I wouldn’t repeat because I was too soaked and cold to enjoy the experience. I’d describe it as a beginner’s zipline, so if you’re looking for something more dramatic, with better views, you may want to check out the competition at Ace Adventure Resort

    The only negative caveat of our stay was a run-in with the resort owner caused by unpredictable hours for the pool and other amenities, which closed early with no advanced warning.  We were threatened with eviction when I used the half-covered hot tub at 9:30 PM after we were told at check in it stayed open until 10 PM.

    Product Review: 

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time, so my camping buddy and I wore Banner and Oak hats during our 3-day adventure in the New River Gorge.

    I want to be honest, without trashing Banner and Oak, because I love their American-made hats and would definitely recommend them. 

    With that said, I’m disappointed that Banner and Oak has apparently abandoned their founding pledge to sell American-designed and fabricated hats, with 95% of the materials sourced in the United States. 

    I noticed the recent change when I opened my sample box and two of three hats inside were made in China and Bangladesh. 

    My favorite hat of the trio is the American-made Banner and Oak Scout with a patch that pleases my soul, featuring the phrase“Freedom To Explore” embroidered across the top with a stars and stripes tent centered underneath. This hat is well-made, with quality materials, and generates positive comments whenever I wear it. 

    The quality of the China-made Banner and Oak Trailhead hat is fine, but the brand is unknown in West Virginia, so when I showed it to other campers, they wanted to know something about the company. I told them Banner and Oak is a relatively new American apparel brand headquartered in Arkansas, so they seemed confused by the“Made in China” tag inside. 

    The hat made in Bangladesh is the Banner and Oak Pathfinder from the women’s line. The quality is noticeably inferior, with puckered seams and the front logo slightly off-center.

    All three Banner and Oaks hats I tested have a list price of nearly $30/each, so my buying preference would be for any style of their top-quality, American-made hats, designed, fabricated and sourced in the USA.

  • Bridget H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ace Adventure Resort
    Dec. 16, 2020

    Ace Adventure Resort

    Adventures Abound

    My daughter and I had a fabulous stay here. We camped in our tent for 2 nights on the mountaintop. We were able to go whitewater rafting one day and then explored the surrounding area on another day. The resort is awesome. They have cabins and they have hot tubs. We want to go back and stay there sometime. The park has so much to do including trails, swimming, and an awesome water park. The campground is very clean and the staff were very helpful. The surrounding mountajns andvalleys are absolutely beautiful. The New River Gorge Bridge is not too far and I highly recommend going there to see it. This area is gorgeous and shkuld not be missed.

  • Rebecca F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier River Campground
    Feb. 20, 2020

    Greenbrier River Campground

    Best Little Place on Earth

    I grew up on this campground. It was my home away from home during the summer for Years. I knew the original owner/creator of this campground. I visit here and it brings back so many memories.

    It’s a great campground with kayak and canoe trips. Lots of fishing and swimming available. Tubing is the best trip from Ronceverte to the Campground on the Greenbrier River if you have a full day to just unplug and take in all the sites, sounds and smells around you.

    Just ignore the train that runs through across the River.

    Lots to do here with tent camping, RV, cabin rentals and even some nostalgic RV rentals.

  • Lauren R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Rifrafters Campground

    Mid-sized, quiet, & convenient to lots of recreation areas

    We stayed one night at site 34 in the back of the campground and loved it. It was quiet, with both shade and sun; it also had a wooden deck and nice picnic table. The back seems to be for small RVs and tents (we have a teardrop). We opted for a water and electric site; there is a dump station in the front of the park. The middle and front of the park was for larger RVs, tents and several cabins that were too close together for our preference. A 3 mile drive to long point trailhead and only 20 minutes from the beautiful Summersville lake. The campground has a bathhouse and store but we didn’t use either so can’t comment on those amenities.

  • Dave V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Babcock State Park Campground
    Sep. 1, 2017

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Drop Dead Gorgeous!

    Babcock State Park, located in the thriving megapolis of Clifton, West Virginia is postcard perfect! https://wvstateparks.com/park/babcock-state-park/

    The road in off the highway isn't too long, but it seemed long, winding, and up and down...especially as night fell. Driving backcountry roads in West Virginia, at night, is not my idea of fun, as I had several near misses with Bambi and her roving gang of miscreants...having no regard for traffic laws...and one knock down, drag out with minimal vehicle damage.

    One of the beauties of West Virginia...it is a sparsely populated state with open, unchoked roads that lead to some of the most amazing sights. You must be willing to explore, but you will be richly rewarded.

    In the dark, I did pass the campground signs without seeing them and turned into the State Park entrance...wound around past rental cabins to the park office, so I had to backtrack to the campground, which is located in a different area altogether. Driven during daylight hours, the signs are very apparent...so I'm blaming it on the deer.

    We arrived midweek, the first of May, so we did not reserve a site. The campground has 52 sites, so I thought we would have a good shot as a walk-in. No worries...we shared the campground with two other campers. Our campsite (site 32) was on the inner loop of the main campground loop at sits around 2450 ft elevation. The temperature got down to 30 degrees and frost covered everything. Twenty eight sites have electric hook-ups ($28) and twenty four do not ($25). The inner loop has some mature trees but is wide open and close cut grass...every camper has a view of the other. Even the outside sites on the main loop are visible. The smaller loop to the right as you enter and a few sites to the left sit in slightly more wooded sites...but there is no foliage separating sites. There is also sites on the opposite side of the roadway when you enter the campground, but seem more like overflow sites...and a fair distance to trek for the showerhouse/restroom/laundry which is situated on the bottom of the main loop.

    There is plenty of gravel parking pad for large RV/Campers at all the sites and are angled for trailer back-in. Tent pads are not define and grassy (or a muddy mix depending on weather and usage). Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

    The showerhouse/restroom is located at the front of the loop and was spotless and maintained at the time of our stay...but not climate controlled...as in, not heated. The ladies that keep the park facilities clean worked tirelessly. A very nice activity area for kids sat along the inner portion o the main loop.

    The main entrance to the park offers several cabin rental, from economy to 4 bedroom, the park office/visitor's center/gift shop sit along the river. The park office staff were very helpful, friendly and wear many hats...like most state parks.

    This building and surrounding stone structures, retaining walls, and staircases were built by the CCC and are magnificent and in great shape. The beautiful gift shop was once a former park restaurant of a bygone era.

    Ranger Cochrane was a wealth of information about the park, it's history and neighboring parks. He graciously spent time answering my barrage of questions. Ranger Cochrane was yet another tribute to the fine personnel that WV parks have in place.

    The park office is also the best location for postcard perfect pictures of the raging whitewater and gristmill. While not the original gristmill from this location, three remaining gristmills from around the state were dismantled and rebuilt into one at the present location over 30 years ago. The gristmill was very photogenic in the early Spring, but I can only imagine the splendor when the fall leaves change color.

    Whitewater kayakers were readying to put in on the rain swollen and boulder strewn river that feeds into the New River below.

    Boley Lake, a short drive up the mountain is picturesque and well-stoked with fish. You can paddle the 19 acre lake with personal paddle craft or rent paddleboats, canoes or rowboats from the Boley Lake Marina. Fishing is permitted, but you must have proper licensing...which can be purchased online.

    Trails are everywhere and of every terrain and level of difficulty...over 20 miles of trails total. Babcock State Park is 4,127 acres, so there is plenty to see and do. Bicycling can be done on all park paved and gravel roads (no off-road trails), as well as along the Narrow Gauge Trail. And of course, being not too far from The New River and Gauley River...whitewater rafting is close.

  • t
    Camper-submitted photo from Rays Campground
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Rays Campground

    Secluded, woodsy

    This is my fiance and I's favorite spot. The tent area I stay in Is very spacious and often you cant see any neighbors unless traveling to the shower house, with regular toilets electric and more. If you need amenities like a shower but like a private, primitive, woodsy feel this is the place. And about 30 mins south of summersville lake!

  • Carissa V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins
    Jul. 30, 2020

    Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

    Wonderful lake, bad smells

    We love summersville lake after stopping randomly on a trip down south last year. We stayed in an upper lot during the week for a night and liked it better. This year we booked a week with friends and stayed on lot four. The lake is amazing, clear and has so many visual gems that I highly suggest a visit. While I will list some negatives here , I will say we plan to go back for the lake. The campground is around 50 a night depending on some spots and we watched many RVstrailers come and go. For the business the campground is doing I would expect better bath houses. They were ok but state parks in west Virginia have had better. Gross as in they didn't look cleaned regularly, the shower heads were terrible, never looked cleaned, rusty. My stall had a used tampon in it one night. I prefer my camper shower but here is the other issue, no sewer hook up in the rv/trailer sides just water and electric. I felt as though if you stayed for more than a week they should offer a free one time honey wagon service. Let's talk garbage. We stayed up near the bathhouse and playground bc we have little ones. The garage trailer sat for more than 6 days just baking in the sun. By our 5th day we could barely stand to stay outside around our campfire the odor was so bad. As campers we are used to our fair share of smells but garbage dump isn't what we are looking for....be careful where you pick to set up.

  • Jennifer B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tawney Farm
    Jul. 3, 2019

    Tawney Farm

    Kayakers' Dream-- Whitewater Wonder

        Tawney Farm is part of a growing trend of agrotourism in West Virginia where farmers allow visitors to camp on their land.

        The proximity to the Gauley River makes this primitive campground an ideal place for kayakers to stay during the whitewater season in September and October.  That's when the meadows and hills around Tawney Farm will be filled with tent campers ready to ride the rapids.

         James and Susan Tawney are the perfect hosts because they're super nice and sincerely interested in talking about their sheep farm, the history of Panther Mountain, and the best places to swim, fish and kayak on the Gauley River.

        I enjoyed a couple nights of "glamping" when I stayed at the Tawney Farm "Nut House," appropriately named because James crafted it from recycled wood, including cherry, beechnut and black walnut. 

        The primitive cabin has electricity, a full-sized roll-away bed and a futon.  There's no bathroom or running water, so I used the clean port-a-potties and community propane-heated shower and had access to a fire pit and charcoal grill.

         Great hospitality!  James prepped my fire pit with free wood and Susan made sure I had plenty of charcoal, then loaned me BBQ tools so I could grill my dinner without scorching my hands.  

         The Wild and Woolly Primitive Campground includes a group area where guests can cook, wash their dishes, and hangout.  There's a small store with raw wool crafts, fresh farm eggs and black walnuts, plus and a stage for live music during the peak season.

         I wanted to make sure I got some nice photos of their sheep, so James and Susan brought the flock down for a closer look and encouraged some young guests to pet them.

         The access road to Tawney Farm is gravel with a tree growing in the middle, so take caution at night.  The nearby roads leading to the Gauley River National Recreation Area are in good shape but a little nerve-wracking because they're so narrow there's not much room to get out of the way when you come face-to-face with tour buses shuttling paddlers to and from the Gauley River.

         I checked out Mason Branch and Woods Ferry where I enjoyed some nice hiking, paddling and swimming.  Since it was summer, the kayakers I spotted were using "rubber duckies" so they could negotiate the rocky river without getting stuck.

         Mason Branch has an unmarked, unmaintained trail near the parking lot where you can see a couple of nice waterfalls.  There's a trail to the left of the lower falls that takes you to a higher waterfall the locals call "Janie's Hole."  The story I heard is Janie was a young lady who died after she either fell or jumped from the top of this falls.

         There's another interesting local story about the nearby Summersville Lake.  This crystal clear lake was created when an earthen dam was built that covered the small farming community of Gad with water.  My 98-year old mom says no one wanted to call it the "Gad Dam" because it sounded like they were using the Lord's name in vane, so they settled on the next closest town and named it the Summersville Dam.  Water released from this lake in the fall is what creates the world-class whitewater on the Gauley River.

  • Anne F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park
    May. 10, 2021

    Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park

    One of our favorites

    I’ve stayed here in a tent and a camper. I’ve also stayed in the cabins. We love this park so much. The river is beautiful, the hiking excellent, and the fantastic rail trail is right there. The area has so much to offer - Bear Town, Cranberry, Falls - it’s all wild wonderful West Virginia!!

  • Danny M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park
    May. 25, 2024

    Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park

    Two night stay

    Large sites, clean bath house and showers. $52/ night with tax. 110/30 amp electric at site. No sewer,no water at site. Water available, sewer dump station available. Has sites along the river. Also there are two rental cabins down near the river.

  • bobbi L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Holly
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Camp Holly

    The Most Beautiful Mountain Camp

    Camp Holly is a beautiful campground in the mountains of West Virginia.. Off grid but they do offer Wifi.

    You can choose between hammock, tent, cabin or RV camping, I would recommend tenting it down by the beautiful rivers. The owners are super sweet and more than accommodating.

    This campground has a shop where you can buy necessities you may have forgotten, ice, snacks and fishing gear are also available. The bathrooms are the cleanest and well kept camp bath houses I have ever seen.

    The location is near quite a few waterfalls and about an hour away from the National Forest.. some small towns are nearby as well and worth the visit. Definitely give it a shot! We can't wait to go back!

    We did have some GPS issues on Google Maps, so I would recommend a Garmin or calling for directions before getting lost like we did. It wasn't actually hard to find, but GPS messed with us..

  • Sheila M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Forest
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Greenbrier State Forest

    Wonderfu Campground,Cabins & Cabin Area

    My family stayed in a cabin last week in this state forest and checked out the campground. Our cabin was charming and immaculate! The very large bathroom had amazing white towels all folded and hung over towel bars like a nice hotel. The kitchen was very well equipped. Each bed had sheets, a very soft wool blanket, and a quilt and nice pillows. The cabin had a fireplace for heat (free firewood) and two AC units (bedroom/living room) and a ceiling fan in the LR. The cabin area is so beautiful! While there are 14 cabins, they are spread out enough that you don’t feel like they’re too close. Most are under trees. Each cabin has a grill and a fire pit, and there at least three larger ‘community’ fire pits trough the cabin area. Our cabin and others are pet friendly!!! The only issue with the cabin was the beds. They were both very uncomfortable. One was a new fold out couch.

    The campground was very wooded and seemed at first to be more like most rustic campgrounds in appearance, but it does, in fact, have electric at some sites. There are pull through sites, camper/tent sites and tent only sites. It’s beautiful, and I hope to camp there this fall!

    There are many hiking trails throughout the park and a nice pool. The cabin and camping areas are pretty far from the pool area. Guests in either area would more than likely drive to the pool.

    This state forest is within five minutes or so from a four lane highway (64) and several restaurants (Subway, Wendy’s, McDonald’s and a privately owned one) and gas stations. A Food Lion grocery store is about 15 minutes away in White Sulfur Springs, and there’s a hospital about 15 min away in Lewisburg, recently voted the Coolest Small Town in America! While this forest is very close to convenient amenities, we still felt away from the hustle and bustle of life.

  • Dave V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
    Aug. 27, 2017

    Rifrafters Campground

    Convenient Location

    With impending storms, we chose to rent a cabin midweek at Riftrafters Campground in Fayetteville, WV.(riftrafters.com) rather than set up the tent in the rain.

    Riftrafters Campground is centrally located in Fayetteville right of Rt.19, close to The New River Gorge, rafting, climbing, hiking, biking and some good eateries.

    We stayed in Cabin 5, which offered a few wooden bunkbeds, one table, four chairs, one door and two windows...that's all you get in a camper cabin. Other cabins offer different bed options. No water or restroom/showers in the Cabins. Pricing is based on occupancy, much like tent camping. Which actually places it close to local hotel/motel lodging. Note: Do not anticipate spotless cabins or odor free, comfortable mattress...without heat or AC things tend to get musty.

    Riftrafters Campground offers RV/Camper sites (13) which have water and electric, Cabins (8) no water, but has electric, and several tent areas which are rated primitive. I recommend securing reservations by telephone.

    There is a covered picnic shelter and the showerhouse/restroom is clean, well-maintained and centrally located.

    Within two miles you can enjoy breakfast at Tudor's and lunch/dinner at the Secret Sandwich Society...both of which we frequented. For outdoor equipment needs, I prefer Waterstone Outdoors (waterstoneoutdoors.com), but there is another new business that recently opened between Tudor's and Secret Sandwich Society (secretsandwichsociety.com).

    Obviously, you will search the web for whatever activities you want to engage in, but I recommend paying a visit to The New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitor Center on the NE corner of The New River Bridge. Rangers there know most of the best trails to hike and how to get there. The Park is 70,000 acres, after all. I'd also recommend Class VI River Runners if you plan on hitting the New or Gauley Rivers...(class-vi.com). Hint: If you really are looking for an experience...run the Gauley in spring or fall during the dam release.

    There is really so much to do in this area that a week is just too short. I gave Riftrafters 4 stars based on their proximity to local activities, but believe they could do much to spruce up the cabins.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Meador Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
    May. 15, 2019

    Meador Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

    Cabins

    We stayed a weekend in one of the many cabins at the Campground; pet friendly! The RV/Tent camping sites were closed. Cabin was stocked with minimal kitchen ware, we brought in our groceries, in the town of Hinton there are a couple of grocery stores; so easy access. There was a picnic table and satellite TV; to our surprise. Cabin had a fireplace, two bedrooms and one bath. Very quiet!

    Thumbs up and we will likely stay there again, will look into bringing our TT to check out the RV/Tent areas.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Babcock State Park Campground
    Sep. 29, 2023

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Lovely State Park

    We picked this state park for a week long stay while we were in the area exploring the New River Gorge National Park. Since we were traveling in the summer and brought our dogs along, we needed a spot where we could leave our doggos in a safe and air conditioned space while we explored. We stayed in cabin 14 which is one of two Vacation Cabins. It had four bedrooms and two full baths along with a nice living/dining area and kitchen. There was also a lovely covered front porch as well as a simple charcoal standup campground grill and picnic table in the yard. The cabin was incredibly clean and well maintained. 

    The grounds are also quite large and lovely. The staff are also friendly and attentive. We enjoyed several of the hiking trails and other features like the historic Grist Mill. There were many other amenities that we did not utilize but were well kept. There was a playground, group picnic area, tennis courts and a-plethora of other lodging options. From tent sites to RV hookups and other types of cabins varying in luxury. The campground also has a coin operated laundry facility that we used during our stay. 

    For some reason I totally forgot to take pictures of the actual cabin! OOPS!

  • Leslie R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek

    Lovely cabin

    We stayed in one of the cabins for Christmas. We were one of a handful of visitors staying at that time of year. The staff were accommodating of our late-night arrival. The cabins are heated, which kept us plenty warm in the middle of winter. This spot was a short drive away from awesome rock climbing in the New River Gorge.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Rays Campground
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Rays Campground

    Best campground in the area and very reasonably priced.

    This is my favorite developed campground in the new river / gauley river area. Known by kayakers and rock climbers. It also has rustic cabin bunkhouses that are also reasonably priced.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Ace Adventure Resort
    Dec. 27, 2020

    Ace Adventure Resort

    Never stayed. Only ran

    The area and cabins looked very cozy and welcoming; however, I didn’t stay in one. We hiked and ran in the trail system on site. Beautiful vistas and great opportunities for many activities.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Forest
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Greenbrier State Forest

    small

    site: small site. cabins available. very shaded. quiet. amenities: small campground. clean bathrooms. showers not as clean. firewood for sale. attractions: disc golf. shooting range. hiking. biking. I would might go camping here again.

  • Dan N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier State Forest
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Greenbrier State Forest

    Green rolling hills

    Simple campground, clean, power at all the sites, wooded but only semi-private. Cabins to rent too. Close to other state and national lands for lots of hiking and other recreation options. Nice place to relax in nature.

  • Jon C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Babcock State Park Campground
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Gorgeous location

    Stayed in the cabins. Small but gets the job done. Stocked with basic kitchenware. Bunk beds are fun for the kids. Some good hiking trails on the state park that lead to the New River. Otherwise plenty of other trails in reasonable driving distance.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Holly River State Park Campground
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Holly River State Park Campground

    Just Beautiful ‼️

    The Holly River runs clear through the Park, right beside a good many of the of the sites and hanging a hammock and listening to the water, can’t be beat! The staff/Rangers are so wonderful! A small restaurant, gift shop, pool, waterfalls, cabins, trails, it is so calming and relaxing! Love it!

  • pranali P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek

    Amazing Place for fun with Friends & Family

    This was one of the best place to spend a long weekend with your Friends & Family. We booked cabin for group of 8 people, and room was pretty good enough for all of the members. They have plenty of activities to do including River Rafting. New River Gorge bridge was amazing specially Long point trail was having so scenic view of New River Gorge Bridge.


Guide to Summersville Lake

Cabin camping near Summersville Lake, West Virginia, offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers and families alike.

Cabins are available at Rifrafters Campground

  • Enjoy spacious cabins with amenities like picnic tables and firewood, perfect for family gatherings.
  • The campground is well-reviewed for its friendly staff and clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Located close to New River Gorge, it provides easy access to hiking trails and local attractions.

Explore the beauty of Babcock State Park Campground

  • Stay in charming cabins that offer a rustic experience while being near scenic hiking trails and a historic grist mill.
  • The park features a playground and picnic areas, making it a great spot for families with children.
  • Friendly staff and well-maintained grounds enhance your outdoor experience in this beautiful state park.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $15 to $400

  • At River Expeditions Campsites, you can find a variety of accommodations, including luxury cabins with private hot tubs.
  • Tawney Farm offers unique glamping options in a rustic setting, ideal for those looking to connect with nature.
  • For a more adventurous stay, Ace Adventure Resort features cabins alongside thrilling activities like zip-lining and whitewater rafting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Summersville Lake is Rifrafters Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 29 reviews.

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