Best RV Parks & Resorts near Terra Alta, WV

Several RV campgrounds provide access to the mountains and lakes surrounding Terra Alta. Double G Campground in nearby McHenry, Maryland offers full hookup sites with 50-amp electric, water, sewer connections, and cable TV. "Decent size RV park with mostly seasonal and full time residents. They are still happy to have short term campers. Nice full hook up sites and cable TV," noted one visitor. Five River Campground in Parsons accommodates large rigs with 120 RV sites featuring full hookups, WiFi, and cable on paved access roads. Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin RV Resort maintains riverfront sites with full hookups, while Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground provides more basic amenities with 30-amp service and water hookups on 30 sites that can accommodate smaller RVs under 30 feet.

Many campgrounds in the region require advance reservations during summer and fall foliage seasons. RV sites at Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground slope significantly, with one visitor mentioning that "the site was sloped pretty bad side to side." Dump stations are available at most larger facilities, though not at all campgrounds. Road access varies considerably; campgrounds near McHenry and Parsons feature easier approaches, while mountain locations may present navigation challenges. Most sites include fire rings and picnic tables, with firewood available for purchase. Winter camping options are limited, with many parks operating seasonally from April through October. Cell service is generally reliable near larger towns but becomes spotty in more remote locations. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing leashed pets at campsites.

Best RV Sites Near Terra Alta, West Virginia (116)

    1. Double G Campground

    1 Review
    Mchenry, MD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-5481

    "Decent size RV park with mostly seasonal and full time residents. They are still happy to have short term campers. Nice full hook up sites and cable TV. Staff was very friendly."

    2. CAMP73ROCKST☆R

    1 Review
    Morgantown, WV
    25 miles

    $35 - $65 / night

    "Safe place to pull over for the night right of interstate"

    3. Bumble Bee RV Park & Campground

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    Mchenry, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 273-4861

    $45 - $60 / night

    4. Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Cabins, WV
    36 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "If you have a class A or are looking for something with full hookups, look no further."

    "Location is prime!! Loved the RV sites right on the water. Perfect if you are a trout fisherman or hiker."

    5. The Blue Canoe RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Vanderbilt, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 628-4880

    $20 - $999 / night

    "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."

    "Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."

    6. Just Plane Adventures

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    Maysville, WV
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 703-5898

    $49 / night

    7. Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground

    3 Reviews
    Hendricks, WV
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 328-1840

    $20 - $55 / night

    "Rustic, clean porta johns, private, primitive spots on river. Community fire rings on beach area. Firewood available. Relaxing"

    "It has the primitive feel, campsites are in the natural woods as opposed to a pristine tent pad. I love how open and natural it feels."

    8. Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground

    12 Reviews
    Farmington, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-4097

    "Family friendly atmosphere, cordial staff, well run campground. Lots of activities. Tree shaded sites!"

    "I was traveling alone and was looking for something about an hour away when I used my Dyrt app to locate a recommended campground. Benner’s popped up near Ohiopyle State Park."

    9. Riverside Cabins and RV Park

    1 Review
    Maysville, WV
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 538-6467

    10. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This is the largest state forest in West Virginia, it has a total of 25 sites that vary in their privacy. Each site has electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire grates, and utility post."

    "This small campground is just a couple of miles from busy Hwy 68, but amazingly quiet. Sites are average to large, with a few that can accommodate larger RV’s."

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RV Park Reviews near Terra Alta, WV

737 Reviews of 116 Terra Alta Campgrounds


  • Sean M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2020

    Double G Campground

    Quiet and Friendly Campground

    Decent size RV park with mostly seasonal and full time residents. They are still happy to have short term campers. Nice full hook up sites and cable TV. Staff was very friendly. Firewood is abundant, good quality, and cheap. Not a whole lot on the way of amenities, but it’s a nice facility. Location is great, very close to the lake and the ski resort. If you want to camp while at the lake this is a great choice.

  • Jen V.
    Jul. 14, 2017

    New Germany State Park Campground

    Gorgeous park; truly "unplugged" experience

    Site was very large and private, surrounded by beautiful forest. Plenty of room for our pup, TV, pop-up gazebo, and gear. Each site had a fire ring with grill grate, and a nice, large, composite picnic table. We were right in front of the bath house, which was convenient, but the light was pretty bright at night. We were also the closest site to the loop entrance, so we could hear some traffic along the main park road. Didn’t bother us too much, but I imagine it would have been pretty noisy if we’d been there during peak summer season. Camping loop overall was nice and quiet, though; we had two neighbors while we were there, and barely saw nor heard anything from either of them.

    Simply put, this park is absolutely gorgeous. Easily the most beautiful MD State Park we’ve visited. Everything, from the forest, to trails, to lake, to Meadow Mountain, is a camper/outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The fall foliage made everything even more beautiful. Apparently, the park is very popular amongst cross-country skiers in the winter, especially since they have full-service cabins and a warming hut by the lake. I’m not into cold weather at all, but I imagine I would love to spend a day by the lake in the summer time. Said lake area also has a concession stand, boat rentals, swimming beach, rec hall, and nature center, but these were all closed since we were there out of season.

    Bath house in our loop was old and small, but kept very clean. I never used the shower, as it was too cold, but it looked adequate. LOTS of spiders, which don’t really bother me, but definitely a nightmare for arachnophobes.

    We drove through the two other, non-pet-friendly loops, which were also beautiful. Sites were spacious and private, just like in our loop, but with the addition of tall pines. Saw mostly tent campers, and a few small TTs. The roads were very narrow, with a decent incline, so not big-rig friendly.

    Note that there is very little to no cell phone reception in the park, so combined with the lack of hookups, this is definitely an unplugged, “connect with nature” type of camping experience.

    Overall, I absolutely loved this park, and can definitely see why it’s referred to as Maryland’s “hidden gem.” The only negative was the lack of hookups, as it got pretty cold at night, and our battery was unable to sustain the needs of our heater. It would have been fine if it had been just me and my husband, but I think it was just too cold for our small kids, especially with the wind and rain we encountered. I would love to return in the summer though, especially since the area doesn’t experience the same type of extreme humidity as the more central and eastern parts of Maryland. Highly recommended!

  • Donna M.
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Glade Farms Campground

    Quiet place to rest

    We headed to ride the trails at big bear lake camplands and booked here considering a recent outbreak of covid at the lake. The on call staff met us at the gated community and helped us get situated on a shaded lot. Very nice and quiet with mostly seasonal or permanent snowbirds. Small pond/lake on the property and plenty of shade. The lot was a challenge to be centered and level which led to us exiting our camper downhill. The water access was in ground and I cant imagine a camping couple that's well beyond retirement finding that convenient but it didn't impact us. Pet friendly and large lots. Bathhouse was closed due to covid. No firewood at this campground to purchase but fire ring provided and picnic tables.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2023

    CUMBERLAND MD. CAMPGROUNDS. 1 & 2

    On the Potomac and C & O Canal Trail

    Canal Tunnel River Campground, Nov 2023 : This is a 1 3/4 mile walk along the C &O Canal Trail to the outskirts of Cumberland. We happened upon this empty campground while walking this trail. A fantastic museum is near that 1 3/4 mile point. The National Park Visitor Center is there as well which is very informative.
    (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Usage during visit: Empty Site Privacy: No vegetation screen between sites. Site Spacing: Close, but more spacing than many private campgrounds. Site surface: Grass Reservations: I noticed Agee box at the entrance. Road Noise: This campground is not near a highway. Through Traffic in campground: No reason for through traffic.
    Electric Hookup: I concluded the only sites with electricity are host sites. Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: I did not see any, but probably removed for the season.
    Showers: No. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Open grassy area with minimal shade along the Potomac River Weather: Sunny . Highs 60s and lows 30s during our stay in the area.
    Bugs: Too cold. Solar: Great solar. Rig size: Seems that there would’ve no issue for larger rigs. Sites: Sites along the river are best in my opinion.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Nice Pennsylvania State Park

    Very large park with a variety of campsites ranging from tent, 20/30 amp, 50 amp, and yurts. Price is the same for all electric sites, regardless of amperage. There is a 40-foot maximum vehicle length allowed in the campground– not a problem for our 17-foot van but the staffer who checked us in remarked that many people come in with larger rigs trying to squeeze in and are unable to. We had no problem securing a site with no reservation on a Monday evening after Labor Day. Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters. Other things to do in or near the park include whitewater rafting, rail trail biking, hiking, zip-lining and touring Laurel Caverns. The nearby town of Ohiopyle has many outfitters and several restaurants. The sites are all located on roads leading off the main road; we stayed in a 20/30amp site on Cherry Road (Site 49). It was right next to the bathroom which was good and bad. Good for proximity but bad because we could hear the hum quite clearly. Also, the door to the women’s room would hit you in the rear quite forcefully unless you held onto it (it took me three times to remember to do this)! There was a dishwashing sink in the women’s room (and I’m assuming in the men’s room?); it was very clean, but the only downside was having to do the dishes by myself! Alcohol is prohibited. Only certain areas allow pets. Only one garbage/recycling station outside of the campground. Wood and ice are available 24/7 on the honor system– very nice not to have to wait until a host is on duty to get what you need. Quiet hours 9 pm-8 am, a bit longer than most campgrounds but except for some sites with campfires still burning with people talking, it was very quiet in this campground. Surprisingly strong cell signal for being deep in the woods.

  • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 5, 2025

    Outflow Camping

    Quiet campground

    This is a lovely army corps of engineers campground. The sites are gravel and level. Most only have 30 amp electric hookup but water can be filled at the “gatehouse” (for lack of better description). There are 3-4 full hookup and a few 50 amp. It is well-maintained— lawns mowed, bathrooms cleaned, sites tidy. Bath house isn’t modern but showers are hot and have great pressure. Campground filled up on the weekend. The sites are a bit close to each other and are mostly sunny but it was quiet anyway. Lots of people fishing on the river—access right from the campground. Great Allegheny Passage trail also accessed from the campground. Boating on the lake too.

  • Denny S.
    Jun. 27, 2018

    Pioneer Park Campground

    Love Pioneer Park

    Very friendly ownership. Always go out of their way to accommodate. Pleanty of very well maintaIned large sights all pull through. Great camp store, fire wood, fire rings, very clean facilities. Three large lakes, fishing. One of our very favorite places to camp with our 38 foot motorhome.

  • Jenna S.
    May. 18, 2021

    Kooser State Park Campground

    Great little campground

    Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. We camped at site #15 and it was perfect. It fit our 34ft toy hauler without any issues. The park is beautiful and very well maintained. -Sites are spaced out. -Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake. -No formal check in. -Nice playground. -Easy access to dump site. -Kinda close to a main road so you do hear some traffic but nothing too bad. We will definitely be back! We love this area!

  • Gregory L.
    Jun. 19, 2022

    Roaring Run Resort

    Decent Campground, no 50 amp service

    This campground is a nice, quiet campground about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh. It is a membership-based campground, we stayed there using coast to coast. The campground is decent, but not sure it really qualifies as a “resort”. It is an older park that could use some updates, namely electric service, fresh gravel for the sites, and sewer, but overall the park was clean and reasonably well kept.

    The park is gated, you have to stop at the security booth to check in, enter, or leave the park, so you might have to wait a few minutes, but that is a nice level of added security. It is pretty easy to navigate the park even with a larger rig, and there is an nice sized overflow parking area to unhook your toad when you first get there. I would recommend getting there before dark. They did have signs directing you to the different site number groups which was helpful.

    The road my GPS brought me in was a little tight, but manageable. There was a better route but it did have a very short bridge with a 10 ton weight limit, so be sure to really check your route. Another bonus is that it is only a few minutes from the PA turnpike.

    The sites are average, but there are no sewer hookups and no 50 amp service, the whole park is 30 amp. The sites are reasonable level, but the one we had was a little tricky to get into because of it being on a hill, but it was manageable. The picnic table benches were completely rotted out.

    There are two dump stations, one located on the way out, and the other located in one of the upper loops.

    The campground did have nice amenities, the pool was large and clean, it had a nice playground, a camp store, sports courts, horseshoes, volleyball, and a mini golf course. The staff were all very nice, and they patrolled the park throughout the day and night for security, which is always nice.

    The closest town is about 20 minutes away, and there are a bunch of restaurants, a Lowes, and auto parts stores should you need supplies or make a repair.

    The campground is about 40 minutes from the Flight 93 National Memorial, about 20 minutes from Fallingwater, and there were a couple of wineries in the area as well.

    All in all, our visit was good. I gave three stars because of the lack of 50 amp hookups and the size and quality of the sites.


Guide to Terra Alta

Camping options near Terra Alta, West Virginia range from rustic riverfront sites to full-amenity campgrounds across the surrounding Appalachian highlands. Located at an elevation of 2,582 feet, Terra Alta experiences cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands, with evening temperatures often dropping into the 50s even during July and August. Winter camping is limited as many facilities close from November through March due to frequent snowfall.

What to do

Stargazing opportunities: At Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground, visitors can take advantage of the designated star gazing platform. While one visitor noted it "leaves a lot to be desired and is in need of repair," the remote location offers excellent night sky viewing opportunities with minimal light pollution.

Fly fishing access: Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort provides direct river access for anglers. "Great fishing. Very quiet. Full hookups for RVs including cable," reports one camper. The location is "perfect if you are a trout fisherman," with sites positioned right along the water.

Hiking trails: Forest paths surround many campgrounds in the region. "Trail head to Chimney Rock is 2 minutes from camp site and Seneca Rock is about 20 minutes away," notes a visitor to Smoke Hole Caverns. At Coopers Rock State Forest, "hiking trails of all sizes are kept clear. My dog is mostly weenie dog, and his little legs made it everywhere."

What campers like

Quiet riverfront locations: Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground offers "rustic, clean porta johns, private, primitive spots on river. Community fire rings on beach area." Another camper praised the "primitive plus" feel with "lots of little amenities, a coffee pavilion, wood to buy, portapots."

Dark skies: The remote location of many campgrounds provides excellent stargazing. "Dark sky and an open field for stargazing," notes one camper about Smoke Hole Canyon. Brooklyn Heights offers a natural setting where "the river is beautiful, but you do have to go down a bit of an incline to get there."

Family-friendly environments: Coopers Rock State Forest receives high marks for family camping. "There is a playground for the kids and plenty of room for them to play," writes one visitor. The diverse activities keep children engaged, with one parent noting their "12-year-old son had a great time. Didn't miss his PS4 at all."

What you should know

Campsite leveling challenges: Several campgrounds have uneven sites. At Benner's Meadow Run, one camper reported their site "was sloped pretty bad side to side and there is a drop off on the one side of the fire ring so we could not sit completely around the fire."

Limited winter camping: Most campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October. Coopers Rock State Forest, located 30 miles from Terra Alta, is open "April 1 to October 31," while The Blue Canoe RV Resort (formerly Uniontown KOA) operates from "May 1 to October 18."

Cell service variability: Reception can be spotty in remote areas. At Smoke Hole Caverns, there's "no cell phone coverage," while Coopers Rock has moderate connectivity with one visitor reporting, "The camp Wi-Fi isn't the best but we did have cell service with Consumer Cellular (AT&T Towers) and were able to work while we camped."

Tips for camping with families

Water activities for kids: Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground provides water recreation options. "On the beach there are rafts, paddleboats, chairs, and across the river there is a ladder to climb up on the rocks," notes one visitor.

Scheduled activities: Just Plane Adventures and other campgrounds in the region often host planned events for children. At Benner's Meadow Run, they have "so much to do for the kids" with one visitor noting, "Kids had a great time and lots of activities for them to do!"

Bathroom facilities: Consider campgrounds with updated facilities when traveling with children. Coopers Rock recently added "a new bath house which is excellent. Old ones... meh.. they are old," according to a recent visitor. The park also has "bathrooms heated to a comfortable level" during cooler weather.

Tips from RVers

Site size restrictions: Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground accommodates "RV's 30 foot or less," making it unsuitable for larger rigs. For big rig access, consider The Blue Canoe RV Resort where staff "personally takes you to your site and helps you back in/pull in."

Seasonal resident mix: Some rv sites near Terra Alta, West Virginia primarily serve long-term campers but welcome visitors. At CAMP73ROCKST☆R, travelers find a "safe place to pull over for the night right of interstate," while Double G Campground has "mostly seasonal and full time residents. They are still happy to have short term campers."

Road conditions: Access varies significantly between campgrounds. While larger parks near towns feature paved roads, many forest campgrounds have gravel access roads. At Benner's Meadow Run, "roads are all gravel so no bikes or scooters for kids," limiting recreation options for younger visitors.

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