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34 Reviews of 7 Terra Alta Campgrounds


  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Fork Campground
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Laurel Fork Campground

    Great Find!

    This is a perfect little campground! Quiet, small and clean. Pit toilet was very clean and well stocked. Animal proof trash disposal was very convenient and newly emptied. Our site was right on the creek and the sound was awesome for sleeping. Biggest surprise, given the location on the creek and remoteness of the campground ( settled deep in the woods) , there were No Bugs to speak of! Tons of wildflowers and butterflies! We stayed 3 nights and could have stayed more if we had more time.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Run State Park
    Jan. 8, 2023

    Big Run State Park

    Great primitive campsite

    This is one of my favorite Western Maryland hideaways. The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds. The camp sites next to the reservoir have no privacy but offer extremely easy access for canoes/kayaks. Clean and well maintained. The camp store nearby offers a good selection of basics along with boat rentals

  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Yokums Vacationland and Princess Snowbirds Indian Village
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Yokums Vacationland and Princess Snowbirds Indian Village

    Great place

    I have been camping there since 1972. Both upper and lower sites The lower is quiter. It can be crowded on weekends in the summer but with no designated sites there always seems to be space. The upper site has a really nice new heated shower house. I go there to climb and both sites are close to the rocks. I have camped there just about every month of the year. Be forwarded this entire area has no cell service due to the Green radio telescopes.

  • Paul S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Revelle’s River Resort
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Revelle’s River Resort

    Perfect Stay at River’s Edge

    We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. Revelle is family operated, and it’s obvious they take pride in their work. The grounds are nicely kept, and the bathrooms are very clean indeed. They have weekend activities for guests, and a small convenient store that’s well stocked with the basics. We were feet from the river and it was super peaceful. Beware though, their WiFi only works near the main office. Five stars for sure.

  • Jenna R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    No Fuss Quiet Campground

    We had a nice time camping at Spruce Knob. Rich the camp manager was really chill. You can purchase firewood from him at that entrance for ~$20 a bundle. The walk up sites are pretty private, you can see/hear other campers but after quiet hours start it’s totally silent. Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table. Bathrooms but no showers. Great place for star gazing and disconnecting from reality for a bit (seriously there’s not a drop of cell service there except up at Spruce Knob so plan accordingly if you rely on phone for maps and what not.) Within close distance of many trails. Looking forward to visiting again!

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    beautiful inexpensive primitive campground

    Download your maps before you come, because there's no cell service and you'll truly get away. In mid April the capmground had plenty of space, but nearby Spruce Knob Lake was encircled by fishers seeking trout from the latest release. You're in the middle of nowhere, so you do have a truly dark sky. if you're legs aren't up for the 8mile hike to Spruce Knob, take a drive and enjoy the view from the lookout tower on the summit of WV's high point. Make sure you have what you need because it's a long way to a spot to resupply!

    Site have picnic tables and fire rings, firewood for sale. Water is available, though they state it is in limited supply. Gravel parking and tent pads are generally level.

  • Aakansha J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Run State Park
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Big Run State Park

    Cute spot

    Landed here after a road trip and it was great after sleeping in the car for a few nights. There was a lot of space between each site and it was very peaceful, but the mosquitos sucked. The pit toilets were a nice long walk or a short drive away and not the worst I’ve seen. Definitely Would come back for a short stay - probably not for a whole camping trip.

  • Nathan S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Run State Park
    Sep. 8, 2021

    Big Run State Park

    Peaceful Primitive Camping

    This place is a gem! Nice wide open site. Unfortunately, someone moved our picnic table to the next site. Too lazy to move it. Pit toilets were pretty clean. Stream was incredible and lively with trout and crayfish. So quiet and very little traffic. Tons of space between sites. Water and dump station is 10 minutes up the road at New Germany State Park.

  • Kellie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    Beautiful and Quiet.

    Cannot recommend camping here enough!! Sites are well situated, and very private. Especially the walk up sites, they're the real gem. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets are maintained, but towards the end of our trip there was no TP for the last two days. Prepare accordingly. 

    Easy access to awesome day hikes, and a quick walk to the lake, where the stargazing is top notch. 

    Be prepared to navigate without service, and take it slow on the back roads, they're fairly rough.

  • Kelly G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Yokums Vacationland and Princess Snowbirds Indian Village
    Aug. 27, 2021

    Yokums Vacationland and Princess Snowbirds Indian Village

    Beautiful by the River!!!!

    I stopped at Yokum’s Store to get my camping permit (make sure you arrive during business hours) and drove to the Lower Campgrounds by the river. I couldn’t figure out why I was the only one picking a choice spot by the river. The first night was great. I had a little trail down to the waters edge and sat on giant boulders to eat my meals. I should have checked the weather. The skies opened up, a large limb fell on my tent and the water level began rising. I was so scared I went and slept in my car somewhere else. Later I learned this area is prone to flooding. It’s a great campground Uber close to Seneca Rocks if the weather is good. I would camp here again.

  • Mark K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Run State Park
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Big Run State Park

    Basic drive-in campground - facilities a drive away - but extremely nice

    You have to know what you're getting here - there ARE campsites with amenities, near water and bathrooms, but not all of them have the amenities.  Frankly, the bare campsites are nicer - they are more spread out, wooded, and some of them are located right along the stream.  Mosquitos are something of an issue, but by no means awful; and it is a pleasure to sleep in nature with nothing but birdsong and the sound of the rushing creek.  It is close to the Savage River reservoir, which is great for kayaking.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Jun. 11, 2021

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    Quiet, well maintained rustic campground

    Admittedly, we had awful weather - it rained more than 50% of the time.  The weather ruled out our main purpose for being their which was astrophotography at Spruce Knob Lake and doing some hiking.   That said, we had a lovely walk-in site with a nicely situated tent pad, fire ring and large picnic table nestled in a private space with lots of tree shade.  If you are wanting to take in the sites of the area and need a base for day hiking, this is a good spot.  There are a few things to know: this campsite is very basic with the only facilities being vault toilets and bins for your trash.  You are able to buy firewood there (if you can get it lit and enjoy before it rains!). There is no cell service whatsoever, so once you get there, you’ll have no clue what the weather is going to do unless you have access to a satellite source (we didn’t.)   There was a water spigot near our site, but we were told to boil the water before drinking any (which made us glad it wasn’t that hot out and we had brought a sizable stash from home.)

  • Marianne S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    more remote and primitive for car camping

    A great, quiet campground with fewer sites than most.  It is about 5 miles from the summit of Spruce Knob (highest peak in West Virginia).  Tow campers smaller in size can certainly make it, although mostly tent camping which I like.  Some drive up, some drive, park, and walk up.  There is a single water source and I'd highly recommend boiling first.  H20 does NOT taste good at all.  There are a couple of outhouses, and no shower facilities.

  • Jasmine B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    May. 31, 2021

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    Great grounds

    We camped here over Memorial Day weekend for a little getaway. We mainly came to fish—since this spot is an easy drive to Spruce Knob Lake. (Had a great time trout fishing!) Campgrounds were clean and well-maintained. Ample space, picnic table, fire pit, firewood available on site, solar-powered water pumping station... and the campsite manager has an adorable pooch. I was definitely impressed by the bathrooms as well. They almost smelled... good? If you know you know!

    You won’t have service for about an hour (or more) driving up to the site, but it’s a pretty direct route and we didn’t have any trouble navigating without GPS. If you need to make an emergency store visit, the closest Walmart is about an hour and a half away (but it’s a NICE one and is well-stocked, especially for all your camping needs).

    It rained pretty much all weekend when we were there, unfortunately, and when it wasn’t raining we were still in the clouds so misted non-stop. Nonetheless, a great spot!

  • Andy C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Run State Park
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Big Run State Park

    Loved it!!

    Used lot 73 for a 26ft hybrid camper. Fit perfectly! It was flat, large, clean and right by the creek. The kids loved playing in the water. Very quiet and relaxing! Many other sites/options for 26ft ish size camper. Highly recommend!! Will be returning many times!

  • Jennifer B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Oct. 29, 2019

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    Huge Sites At A Remote, Primitive Campground

    The Spruce Knob Lake Campground offers extra-large camp sites with lots of shade and so much undergrowth I only saw my neighbors when I took a walk to check out the campground. There are 45 campsites, with pit toilets and a solar-powered pump house for drinking water. No electric or sewer hook-ups, but you’ll find free apples growing at some of the sites. Sites#31 through 41 are walk-in sites for extra privacy if you’re tent camping. 

    This is bear country, so don’t leave any food sitting out. Dogs are allowed as long as they’re kept on a leash. 

    Spruce Knob Lake is less than a mile away and a great spot to kayak, fish, and star gaze because you won't have any city lights to interfere and trees won’t block your view. There’s a boat dock and wheelchair accessible fishing pier with the lake stocked with trout several times a year. Electric motors only; No swimming allowed. 

    There are at least 60-miles of trails in the surrounding Monongahela National Forest, including the very pleasant, 1-mile, Big Bend River Trail accessible from the campground.

    If you’re up for a hardy hike, you can walk 8-miles east to Spruce Knob, the highest place in the State of West Virginia at 4,863-feet. There’s a cool lookout tower at Spruce Knob where you can get a good view of the rugged mountain ridges where the red spruce get so hammered by the wind and rough weather, one side of the tree is missing. The plant life is pretty unique too, with reindeer moss visible along the Whispering Spruce Trail. 

    The drive to the Spruce Knob Lake Campground is on a combination of narrow, winding, mostly unpaved roads. Go slow because there are plenty of blind curves. My A/C was out on the day I arrived, so I ate a fair amount of dust with my window partially open… Lol…. 

    Directions from the Recreation.gov website: 

    From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road(County Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn right and continue for 13.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mile on the right. From Elkins, WV, take U.S. Route 33 to State Route 29, which is 1 mile west of Harman. Turn right onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles and tum left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 for 2.5 miles.

    Note:  Seneca Rocks is less than an hour away and well-worth a visit!

  • Christopher  B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Fork Campground
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Laurel Fork Campground

    Remote and isolated deep in the forest

    This place feel and literally is in the middle of nowhere. It takes forever on dirt forest service roads to finally stumble upon this place, making its beauty that much more enchanting. A nice creek, pit toilets...it’s remote. It doesn’t have a lot of amenities.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Revelle’s River Resort
    Aug. 10, 2019

    Revelle’s River Resort

    Wild and wonderful

    Very nice folks in the camp store. Very centrally located to many fun attractions including the railroad tours, Mongahelia National Forest, Davis and Elkins College, etc. There is a saloon on site (Shavers) that has live music in the weekends. You have to go to Smoke on the Water for dinner.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Revelle’s River Resort
    Aug. 10, 2019

    Revelle’s River Resort

    Beautiful Family Run Business

    Very well run clean campgrounds. We had a river lot which was beautiful. Restaurant, Shavers Saloon, was walking distance and had full bar with good food. Service there was great. Bathrooms were older but very clean. Plenty of hot water.

  • Brian W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Jul. 22, 2019

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    WORDS CANT DESCRIBE

    This place is amazing!!!. If your into primitive camping at it's best this place is it. This is where me and wife went on are first tent camping trip and ever since we compare every other tent site to Spruce Knob. As of know nothing has compared.

  • Tim M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Fork Campground
    Jun. 28, 2019

    Laurel Fork Campground

    Unspoiled beauty

    Very remote. Two small circles of sites the only amenity is pit toilets. The stream is stocked with trout in the spring and fall. My wife and I spent our honeymoon here 25 years ago and plan to return there this fall. Our son was married here in the stream in waders and we all went fishing after the ceremony. Lots of memories here. Maybe you can make some too!

  • Tim M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Jun. 28, 2019

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    Beautiful views

    Beautiful especially in the fall. Lake is stocked with trout spring and fall. It is an easy drive to many of the local trout streams such as the Gandy, the Glady and Shavers Fork. Many hiking opportunities with excellent birding especially in spring or fall during migration.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Knob Lake Campground
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Spruce Knob Lake Campground

    Unspoiled Beauty

    This campground is not full of luxuries, but it is full of beautiful forest. It's very close to the lake, and Spruce Knob peak is accessible via trails (an approximately 8-mile hike), or by gravel road. Unfortunately, we were not blessed with good weather while there, so we drove to the parking area near the peak, and to the Lake. There is potable water available, and vault toilets. The toilets were actually pretty clean, as far as vault toilets go. The caretaker, Mike, is a very interesting, congenial, and resourceful individual. Spruce Knob area has some of the darkest skies in the Eastern U.S., and we went there with the hope of some astrophotography. Mother Nature intervened, but regardless, we enjoyed our stay at the Spruce Knob Lake campground. I would highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone who doesn't mind the lack of showers, etc. The drive to get to the campground is a mix of narrow paved roads, and narrow unpaved roads, but the drive is also full of stunning forest views, as like the picture I have included which I shot through the passenger side windshield while the husband was driving.



Guide to Terra Alta

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

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Blackwater Falls State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The Black Water Falls were also within walking distance and beautiful to see."
  • Rafting: If you're up for some excitement, head to Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park for rafting. A camper shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohio Pyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
  • Fishing: Enjoy some quiet time at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "The campground has their own swim beach with a great playground, nature center, and camp store."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms at Audra State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, "The bathrooms were spotless with tiled floors and walls."
  • Privacy: Many sites at Seneca Shadows offer a good amount of space. One camper said, "The tent section is a giant meadow with picnic tables and tent pads arranged around the edges."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff at Five River Campground. A reviewer stated, "The owners are amazing and so helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful time."

What you should know:

  • No Alcohol Allowed: Many campgrounds, like Laurel Hill State Park Campground, have strict no alcohol policies. A camper noted, "NO alcohol allowed."
  • Limited Amenities: Some sites, such as those at Green Ridge State Forest, lack electric hookups and showers. A visitor mentioned, "This park is suitable for winter camping as well with fully functional bathhouses throughout the wintertime."
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect more visitors on weekends, especially at popular spots like Swallow Falls State Park Campground. One camper shared, "On Friday night… tons of families rolled in with loud kids running around."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas. At Rocky Gap State Park Campground, a camper said, "We love that the campground has their own beach so it’s not overcrowded with the public."
  • Plan for Rain: Make sure your tent site is elevated to avoid water pooling. A camper at Swallow Falls State Park Campground noted, "Tent pads were elevated enough that we stayed dry."
  • Explore Nature: Take advantage of the trails and natural beauty. One visitor at Audra State Park Campground said, "The park is very small but well-equipped. The campsites are large, each with a picnic table and fire pit."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tricky for larger RVs. A reviewer at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Beware Site 25! Very hard to get into!"
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds that offer electric hookups, like Five River Campground. A camper mentioned, "Full hookup sites were amazing."
  • Reservations Recommended: Especially during peak seasons, it's wise to book ahead. A visitor at Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park noted, "Even mid-week the campground was crowded."

Camping near Terra Alta, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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