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Mountwood Park Family Campground welcomes pets at all tent, RV, and cabin camping sites in Walker, West Virginia. The campground features electric hookups, drinking water, showers, and toilets, with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Most sites can accommodate smaller setups rather than large rigs, with no pull-through options available. The park section across the street from the campground includes a dedicated dog park, playground, historical site, and fishing pond. Pets must remain leashed when not in the designated off-leash area. The campground maintains clean bathroom facilities and accommodating shower areas for campers. Mountwood Park remains relatively quiet with only a handful of other campers during weekdays, though ATV and dirt bike traffic increases on weekends. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Walker, West Virginia.
For hiking with dogs, North Bend State Park offers two pet-friendly campgrounds with multiple trail options. River Run Campground sits along the North Fork of the Hughes River and connects to the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, perfect for dog walking with its 35 bridges and 11 tunnels. Cokeley Campground provides water and electric hookups with a clean bathhouse and small coin-operated laundry facilities. Both campgrounds enforce standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal. Backwoods Campground & Winery provides a more secluded option for camping with dogs, offering a large area to set up camp in a peaceful setting with beautiful views. When visiting with pets during summer months, the streams at River Run provide cooling relief during hot weather, though accessing the water requires navigating down a small hill from the campground.
"Initially, you don't see it...you must drive up and over a roller."
"North Bend State Park is located at the halfway point of the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, so it’s a great camping spot for hikers, bikers and horseback riders who want to explore this scenic trail which"
"Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing FYI ."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"On the border with West Virginia. There aren’t really sites on the water but there’s a nice path to the lake from the camp sites and lots of deer."
"Yes, it's a bit rough around the edges. We liked that it wasn't crowded. The attendant said the park was full over Memorial Day weekend."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Love this place. 1st time ever in West Virginia and this park was up to the task of making a great 1st impression of the state.
Great hiking with well marked trails.""My dad and I stayed at the lodge in NBSP in May 2023 after riding bicycles for 26 miles from West Union on the rail trail."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Close to the restroom there’s a picnic table, tentspots and a manual water pump. A lot of insects, humid and dense deciduous forest surrounding the trailhead. The Kinderhook trail was overgrown."
"Very quiet at night, except for a handful of cars that might drive through or spend the night. I spent two weeks here and had zero issues with people being loud or causing a ruckus."
"Very close to the nice little downtown Marietta, Ohio but still very rural location. Large sites. Great staff. Absolutely love this place. Slow pace and quiet."
"The highway traffic can be a little loud in the morning if you're on that side of the property, but who wants to sleep when there are trails to hit!"
"He has so much info on where to eat and what to see in the surrounding areas. The guy bends over backwards for his guests."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"This is a horse trail camp. There is a vault toilet,a few trash cans,a water spigot and plenty of room for horse trailers. There are some trails you can walk or ride on."
"As we drove around the trailhead, we found a second designated site. The forest website says dispersed camping is allowed and fires are allowed with a 10 foot clearance and a ring of rocks."
RangerOn the border with West Virginia. There aren’t really sites on the water but there’s a nice path to the lake from the camp sites and lots of deer. We spent most of the time on the water (there’s a power limit on the boats) but the campsites were nice in a simple kind of way (showers but no flush).
RangerWeekend get away with the wife and dog. Pet friendly park. Walking path to the lake which was very close. Would advise to visually check the sites, due to terrain which is rolling.
ScoutOnly stayed for a night but it was very quiet and only a handful of other campers. All the sites seemed relatively level. Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped. We arrived in pouring rain and had no issues with our campsite when we could see it in the morning lol.
Bathrooms and showers were relatively clean and accommodating.
Seemed a lot like a hidden gem and I definitely recommend. Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing
FYI . Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups. Also I did not see any pull through sites.
GuideLove this place. 1st time ever in West Virginia and this park was up to the task of making a great 1st impression of the state.
Great hiking with well marked trails. Fantastic biking on the 72 mile North bend trail which is an abandoned rail way with multiple tunnels including one that is a quarter long and haunted.
Not a bad camping site in the river run part, but if you can snag one along the river, grab it.
Staff was wonderful, especially Brittany! Facilities are dated but are good enough for me. Biggest negative was an inconsistent internet. Wifi was right behind me but my Android was more disconnected than connected. Weirdly my firestick internet TV was strong throughout.
Highly reccomend
TravelerWe camped at both Dock 3 and Dock 2 with our dog, those are the only two areas that allow pets. At Dock 3 we were right on the water but dock 2 is probably 200 yards from the water. The hiking trails are nice but very muddy after the rain. Lots of geocasches in the area on the trails in Wayne national forest. The docks have near constant traffic but it's not super busy. Just a car every few hours. There were fishermen there most of the night when we were there.
LegendAs with any trip, do your research, read your reviews, peruse Google Satellite maps and talk to locals when you can.
Mountwood County Park http://www.mountwoodpark.org/about.html is located about 15 minutes east of Parkersburg on Rt 50. Heading east on Rt 50 from Parkersburg, WV you will arrive at Mountwood County Park on the right...but the campground portion is a mile further east on the left side of the road. Both are marked by road signage...but most would assume they are all in one location.
If you bring your quads, dirt bikes or mountain bikes with you when you camp, then Mountwood County Park is for you. Right off the back of Mountwood are plenty of ATV trails to keep you busy during your stay. If bombing mountain bike trails is your thing, then across the highway from the campground is your dream. If relaxing in a serene mountain or river valley campground atmosphere is what you desire...keep driving east on Rt 50 another 20 minutes to North Bend State Park.
The primitive tent sites ($20 nightly) are less than desirable and more of an afterthought...and I'm being gracious. There is patchy tall grass, dirt and rocks with no leveled areas. And you have to wander a distance to the restroom/showerhouse when needed. You can rent the tiny cabins ($40 nightly) up on the top of the hill if you desire. They were rented and filled during my visit, surrounded with trailers filled with quads (not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting). One of the main ATV offroad trail entrances is a hundred yards or so past the primitive tent sites so anticipate traffic and some noise. There were a few electric/water sites available for RV/Campers but the majority of them were filled.
It does appear that that there are several "long term campers" at numerous sites, as wooden steps and decks are built and attached to the campers. I would not describe the campground as neat and tidy, but fills a need.
The other portion of the county park lies across Rt 50 about 1/2 mile east. This is where you will find a nice 50 acre lake...shaped like a "T" on its side... for short paddles or fishing (no swimming permitted), a solid collection of varied ability MTB trails and a cool, little local WV Oil history museum. Being a bit of a history buff, I was fascinated by the museum...how the local town was created during the oil boon and then destroyed by fire...of an enormous wilderness mansion that sat where the campground now sits. Interesting stuff.
There is a nice dog park if you brought your pooch. Several picnic areas with picnic shelters, playgrounds, and decent shared hiking trails.
As stated, if your main purpose is to MTB or ATV, then you might be contented with Mountwood County Park Campground. As county parks go, Mountwood County Park, itself, is nice and has a lot to offer. If quiet camping is your objective, I would recommend NorthBend State Park just down the road a piece.
ScoutWhile the campsite only provides water when compared to the burr oak state campgrounds you really can’t beat the price. On top of that they are allowing walk ins, while burr oak requires making reservations. It is a short drive from the beach and It does have hiking trails to the lake for scenic pictures and bonding moments with your children and pets
LegendCamp Creek State Park West Virginia.
This was a drive through, we didn't camp here. This State Park is only 2 miles from I- 77! Exit 20.
This is a hiking park & also has horse trails.
We stopped at the office for a map & the lady at the desk was very nice & friendly.
There are a lot of nice picnic areas too.
Two very nice waterfalls. The first waterfall is on a road right by the modern campground so of course we had to visit.
9 electric sites.
9 full hookup.
8 water& electric.
A nice looking bath house.
I liked the sites that were by a creek- 8/9/10/13/14/15/16/18. 12 is a pull thru. These sites have a paved pad & the whole campground looked nicely kept. All the sites looked flat. There's a dump station on the road out of the park.
Blue Jay Campground is primitive camping along a creek. 12 sites. They looked very nice. There's pit toilets. This campground is on the road to the 2nd waterfall. There's parking by the gate.
Further down from Blue Jay is a locked gate. Beyond the gate is the Double C horsemans camp. You have to register at the office & they'll give you a key.
I really liked the modern campground. If we ever travel this way again I would stop here. There's no interstate noise in the campground.
LegendThis campground is currently closed but hopefully opening in a couple of weeks. We were camping there as volunteers with the Buckeye Trail Association to assist with trail cleanup. The Buckeye Trail is easily accessible from the campground for hiking.
The campground has a beautiful lake you fish or kayak on and there are a ton of birds so bring your binoculars.
Some sites have good shade and some have absolutely none. There is no electric so come ready to boondock or bring a generator. There are sites on the hill or right next to the lake. There are water pumps and drop toilets which were semi clean.
It’s free to camp and first come first serve. You do have to have a permit which can be downloaded from the web. You do have to register and there is a camp host.
Wood is not provided and there are no rings but spots for your fire. Be smart, keep an eye on it. Picnic benches are at each site, some better than others. Each side also has its own trash can.
It is pet friendly, keep em on their leash. Some sites have more space than others if you want to keep your dog on a lead.
We lucked out with cool weather so not having 100% shade was fine with us this weekend.
The Ohio River Valley surrounding Walker, West Virginia sits at elevations between 600-800 feet with hilly, forested terrain. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-90°F with higher humidity levels. Winter camping can see temperatures dropping below freezing, particularly in January and February when overnight lows often fall into the 20s.
Mountain biking on dedicated trails: North Bend State Park offers extensive mountain bike trails that connect to the campground. "Plenty to do in the park, Great camping sites, easily accessible trails," notes Kimberly S. about River Run Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The 300-acre North Bend Lake provides productive fishing for bass and catfish. "I paddled on the North Bend Lake which was extremely peaceful and beautiful, with the colors of fall surrounding me on all sides," reports Jennifer B. You can bring your own equipment or rent boats during the season.
Rail trail exploration: The 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail offers unique tunnel experiences. "This humble campground is located on the 'Haunted' North Bend Rail to Trail. It was easy check in with a friendly staff," writes William B. The trail passes through 11 tunnels and crosses 35 bridges along the former B&O Railroad path.
River access for cooling off: During hot summer days, the Hughes River provides relief. "We stayed during historic heat wave but kept cool in the river, the pool, and with the ice cream store nearby. There wasn't easy river access from the campground but we climbed down the hill with no problem," shares Jeremiah S. about River Run Campground.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathhouses. "The bathhouse was clean and nicely tiled with hand soap and paper towels provided. The on-site staff was extremely friendly and you get a generous wheelbarrow full of firewood, cut from local downed trees, for $5," notes Jennifer B.
Motorcycle-friendly sites: For those touring on two wheels, some campgrounds accommodate motorcycle travelers. "Review from the perspective of a motorcycle traveler tent camping. Tent sites are along a stream on one side and campsite access road on the other. Clean and well maintained with super nice staff," reports TNWoodsman about their experience at River Run.
Road access warnings: Some GPS directions lead to problematic routes. "Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP(Cokeley or River Run) Call the park office directly. GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills! Call the office! Park personnel said some GPS will bring campers up a bad gravel road!" warns Kim M. about Cokeley Campground.
Site quality varies: Some campgrounds have limited level ground for tenting. "Went there in October. No attendance around and not many campers. Sites are very bad for tent camping and not the best for RV's. Back ins are sort and most sites have no level ground even for the picnic table or fire ring," reports Bob L. about Forked Run State Park.
Weekend activity levels: Weekends bring increased traffic and noise at some locations. "The campground was pretty much empty. There are a few permanents there but we had it all to ourselves. Covid still has every other site coned off. It was clean though. Went for a hike on the park side around the lake. Several trails. Alot of ATV and dirtbikes came in on the weekend," notes Bryan R.
Swimming options: North Bend State Park has a large outdoor pool for family enjoyment. "Great place to stay! We were at site 13, right on the water. Check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly! Plenty of ice and firewood at the store and a cute little gift shop," shares Julie C. about River Run Campground.
Historical exploration: Local oil history displays provide educational value. "Being a bit of a history buff, I was fascinated by the museum...how the local town was created during the oil boon and then destroyed by fire...of an enormous wilderness mansion that sat where the campground now sits," explains Dave V.
Pet-friendly options: For those seeking dog friendly campgrounds near Walker, Backwoods Campground & Winery offers space for four-legged companions. "This is a large area to set up your camp!" notes Ashley F. The secluded setting provides room for dogs to enjoy the outdoors.
Site selection strategy: For the most comfortable experience, choose river sites where available. "The coveted RV/Camper sites are along the bank of the river and offer more distance between neighbors. On the inner ring, a split rail fence separates neighbors," advises Dave V. about River Run Campground.
Electric options: Some campgrounds offer full hookups for reasonable rates. "Small privately owned campground about 15 min off I-77. We stopped for an overnight on our way north. Right on the Ohio River. Tight spots, but pretty level. Did I mention we're right on the Ohio River with full hookup for $25 a night?!" recommends Clean Slate D. about Harris RV Park.
Size limitations: Many area campgrounds cannot accommodate larger RVs. "Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups. Also I did not see any pull through sites," explains Seána B. Call ahead to confirm your RV will fit at your chosen location.
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