Best RV Parks & Resorts near Thomas, WV

Several RV parks surround Thomas, West Virginia, providing varied options for motorhome travelers exploring the Monongahela National Forest region. Five River Campground in Parsons offers year-round camping with full hookup sites, 50 amp service, and level pads that accommodate large rigs. Just Plane Adventures in Medley features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups including water, sewer, and electric connections. Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort provides 10 spacious riverfront RV sites with full hookups, though sites are positioned close together on level ground. Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground offers 30 amp service and water hookups in a more rustic setting. "The RV sites are very close together but in the week that we stayed we never heard any noise other than our own children," noted one camper about Five River Campground.

Navigation to some mountain RV parks requires careful planning due to narrow, winding roads with significant elevation changes. Cell service varies dramatically throughout the region, with Five River Campground offering excellent connectivity and WiFi, while Smoke Hole Caverns has no cell coverage. Sanitary dump stations are available at most parks, though their locations sometimes create traffic flow challenges. During fall foliage season, advance reservations become essential as parks fill quickly. Many campgrounds close seasonally, with Seneca Shadows operating April through October, while others like Riverside Cabins and RV Park remain open year-round. Pet policies differ between parks - most welcome pets but Smoke Hole Caverns does not allow them. When approaching from certain directions, larger motorhomes should avoid routes with steep grades and tight turns, particularly roads leading through Keyser.

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607 Reviews of 125 Thomas 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.

  • 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Peaceful retreat in the woods on the mountain

    Nice full hook-up sites in spacious level sites in the woods. Great place to get away. Great value with a gracious host and hostess. Delivered wood to our site by the time I disconnected. The donkeys were fun to see. The town of Romney nearby has everything you might need. Highly recommend the small farmer markets with fresh fruit and veggies. Road to access the campground was good with some tight turns up the hill the last couple of miles. The campground itself is gravel roads that were pretty tight gettin in and out of and fairly steep with trees on all sides. Made it in and out no issue taking it slow, but not sure I would try anything longer than about 36' fifth wheel or 34' travel trailer. Water pressure was just a bit weak and used our water tank and pump during our stay. Best we could get for water pressure out of the hose was 25-20 psi. No issues with power or sewer. Pool looked nice and clean, but we did not get a chance to use it. Hike down to the ponds is pretty steep. Would go back again if in the area. Starlink was sketchy at best, Verizon had one bar and slightly usable, ATT was best with a couple of bars and ok speeds.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2021

    Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground

    Central location for exploring the outdoors

    Canaan Valley has 3 loops of sites with hookups as well as a few primitive tent sites. There’s a centrally located bath house with flush toilets and hot showers. Many of the sites are pull-through with parking parallel to the loop road. I was on the last loop in a pull-through site and the main campsite area with picnic table and fire ring were several steps below the parking pad. I was here in April. When I made my reservations, I could only find a site for Friday night, so I went ahead and reserved it, but kept checking back. A few days prior to my arrival, a different site opened for the entire weekend. I couldn’t switch, but I went ahead and reserved the Saturday night at the newly open and then reached out via email to the resort. They were able to change my Friday night reservation to the same site so that I would not have to relocate in the middle of my stay. 

    The Canaan Valley area is beautiful and is one of West Virginia’s State Resorts, offering far more than just a campground. Many of the facilities were not yet open fully, but the chairlift to the summit at the ski area was open on weekends. There are a number of nearby parks and forests worth exploring: Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods Wilderness, Smoke Hole Canyon, Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks are all within~1 hour drive. You can also stay put at the resort and hike, bike, golf(including mini-golf), swim, geocache, or stargaze. There’s a large open field with a play area near the campground. On of the one clear night I was there, the sky was brilliant. 

    The only downside was that there was an event of some sort taking place the morning I left and the racket from the loudspeaker carried over to the campground. I picked up some ice cream at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV on my way to the campground. This place also offers live music. There is an assortment of restaurants in Thomas and Davis.

  • Dave V.
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Red Creek Campground

    Far from the hectic pace!

    Red Creek Campground is positioned a decent drive down gravel National Forest roads, so it does not see the amount of traffic that easier, closer campgrounds get.      https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=7003&actid=63

    With a season of Mid-April through the beginning of December, be assured that weather is always a factor. Family has been thwarted at Thanksgiving by unpassable snow without a 4x4. Rain is almost certain, as the varied elevation nearly creates its own weather patterns.  So my first recommendation is to always add rain gear and cold weather garments for insurance.

    We ordinarily visit during the month of August and being a "fly by the seat of my pants" type of roaming tent camper...I have arrived to see Red Creek Campground full...as these sites are non-reservable. 

    Keep in mind, Red Creek Campground is "primitive"...no modern facilities, no showers, no electric...and the only running water accessible, is a small spring pipe (that I highly recommend filtering before use even though it does not post that).

    Sites on the outer portion of the loop are fairly concealed from one another by trees and undergrowth...the inner loop sites are a little more exposed.  Gravel parking at sites and each site offers a picnic table a fire ring and lantern post. All sites are a short distance to the two individual unisex pit lantrines in the center of the campground.

    With no ambient light, the night skies are amazing...though cloud cover always seem to plague my visits at night. Though one evening we drove down toward Bear Rocks and laid in an open field to stargaze one evening to enjoy a wonderful light show from shooting stars. We were so quiet, several deer passed between us within arms reach...a little disconcerting but we survived.

    Trails are abundant and some leave directly from the campground deeper into the Wilderness Area. Choose footwear wisely, as the trails are strewn with sharp rocks (on certain trails), various stream and river crossings, shoe-swallowing mud bogs along with the regular ol' dirt trail.  Bring a trail map, water...and/or a water filter...and raingear.

    Nearby Bear Rocks is a fun scamper for "kids" of all ages and the views eastward share WV and Virginia mountain ranges.

    We were thrilled to visit when "Bird Banding" is taking place and enjoyed searching for migrating birds caught in the netting on the east side of the road opposite the campground.

    For a peaceful, relaxing camping experience that offers great hiking, and some of the most amazing flora and fauna...its a family favorite!

  • Hannah V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2018

    Coopers Rock State Forest

    Must See Sunsets

    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. The sites in the middle of the loop lack privacy that the outer loop sites have. There is one bath house that has hot showers, flush toilets, water spigots, and now WIFI. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash. There are gravel pull-ins for the sites, there are a couple of pull through sites for RVs.

    The campground gets busy during the fall because it is so close to Morgantown and Mountaineer games. There are lots of hiking trails, coopers rock is definitely a must to see during sunset. Ravens rock is also a beautiful look out trail. Rock climbers have a lot of rock outcroppings on short trails for climbers to utilize. Fishing, biking, and hunting are also popular activities that can be done here.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake

    Great Tenting, Little Busy

    8/14/2025

    USACE-managed campground with hosts who are on-site all season. Nice sites (easy staking) with picnic tables and fire pits, plus a camp store for firewood and other supplies (got there too late to check it out though). A little crowded with what seemed like folks who stay there for a hefty chunk of the season, and the sites are pretty close together, but there weren't any issues with rowdy folks - it seems like the hosts keep things in order/enforce quiet hours if necessary. 

    Drinking water right next to the site (37) as well as a trail to a restroom - I think there's a shower on the other loop/section. 

    $22 for a basic (non-electric) tent site.


Guide to Thomas

RV parks near Thomas, West Virginia provide year-round access to the Monongahela National Forest region, with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level. Located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, this area experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures typically ranging between 70-85°F during the day and cooler evenings. Winter camping requires preparation for snow and temperatures that can drop below freezing, especially at higher elevations.

What to do

Fly fishing opportunities: The South Branch of the Potomac River runs through several campgrounds including Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort, providing excellent trout fishing access. "Great fishing. Very quiet. Full hookups for RVs including cable. A little pricey for the area. I Would stay here again. Easy access to Dolly Sods, short drive to Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob. Did I mention access to multiple areas for great trout fishing," notes Rob F.

Hiking to observation points: Multiple trails lead to scenic vistas within 30 minutes of most campgrounds. "Next time, we'll visit Lindy Observation deck and more of Blackwater Falls State Park," shares Lauren R. about staying at Five River Campground. The Chimney Rock trail begins just 2 minutes from Smoke Hole Caverns campsite, according to Casey L.

Water recreation: Rivers around Thomas offer swimming, tubing, and paddling options. At Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground, "The river is beautiful, but you do have to go down a bit of an incline to get there. On the beach there are rafts, paddleboats, chairs, and across the river there is a ladder to climb up on the rocks," explains Tiel M.

What campers like

Dark skies for stargazing: The remote location offers excellent night sky viewing opportunities. "Dark sky and an open field for stargazing," reports Jean C. about Smoke Hole Caverns. Many campgrounds are situated away from light pollution, making astronomical observation a popular activity.

Strong connectivity at select campgrounds: Unlike many mountain destinations, Five River Campground offers reliable internet access. "Ended up staying 2 weeks as the wifi service is the best we have had on the road," shares T N T. "It has great cell signal for most carriers and even offers wifi and cable," confirms Erica M.

Natural camping settings: Many campers appreciate the less developed sites. "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," writes Tiel M. about Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground.

What you should know

Limited amenities at some locations: Some campgrounds offer basic services only. Brooklyn Heights features "Rustic, clean porta johns, private, primitive spots on river. Community fire rings on beach area. Firewood available," according to Tina D.

Seasonal openings vary significantly: Seneca Shadows operates from "April 2 to October 25," while Five River Campground remains open year-round. Always verify operating dates before planning a trip.

Varying pet policies: Most parks welcome pets but with restrictions. "When we got here, we read signs about 'no pets', but they didn't ask when making the reservation, so we had no idea until a few days after being here," Jason E. notes about Smoke Hole Caverns.

Cellular coverage varies by location: While Five River Campground offers excellent connectivity, other areas have limited service. "No cell phone coverage," reports Jean C. about Smoke Hole Caverns.

Tips for camping with families

Look for campgrounds with designated play areas: Some locations cater specifically to children. "There's a wonderful park nearby that has a walking/biking trail, splash pad, and a large playground," mentions Jamie R. about the area near Five River Campground.

Consider campgrounds with calm water access: Riverside Cabins and RV Park and other riverfront locations offer safe water recreation. "The location is amazingly located right on the Shavers Fork river on a section that was shallow and calm enough for our small children to enjoy it," shares Jamie R.

Select sites with adequate space: Some RV parks have tight spacing that may not work well for families. "A small, quaint mountain town. As we made the turn off 219, a group of townsfolk were involved in a cakewalk outside a historic community building. Gotta love close, small town community," writes Dave V. about Parsons near Five River Campground.

Tips from RVers

Confirm site leveling before arrival: Many Thomas, West Virginia RV parks have varying terrain. "The majority of the site is level and grass," notes T N T. about Five River Campground, while others require more setup work.

Select campgrounds based on rig size: The Oasis at Bear Run Farm and other smaller properties may not accommodate larger vehicles. "There are a number of campgrounds in the Smoke Hole Canyon/Seneca Rocks area, but most of them are better suited to smaller rigs and tent campers. If you have a class A or are looking for something with full hookups, look no further," advises Jean C.

Plan arrival during daylight hours: Mountain roads can be challenging to navigate after dark. "Many kids running around and on bikes so I was questioning our decision. However - it was just the right spot!! All of the other campers were so generous to help us navigate backing in our new Teardrop, including John, the owner," shares Kerrie K. about her experience at Five River Campground.

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