3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Bigfoot Ridge offers a fully themed yurt experience near Waverly, West Virginia with all essential amenities including shower facilities with laundry. Located approximately 13 miles from Waverly, this distinctive glamping destination provides a unique accommodation option in a natural setting with creek access. Nearby, Burr Oak State Park Campground houses glamping opportunities alongside traditional camping, featuring well-maintained facilities with modern amenities including electricity, drinking water, and shower access. The park's diverse landscape supports multiple access points including boat-in and walk-in options for a more secluded glamping experience. One guest shared, "This yurt is 100% Bigfoot themed and has all the essentials including a shower house with laundry, a creek, and an amazing bed."
Numerous water-based activities enhance the glamping experience at these locations, with Forked Run State Park offering a 400-foot sandy beach and boat rentals for lake exploration. The park's freshwater ecosystem contains distinctive dime-sized jellyfish that don't sting, creating a unique swimming experience. Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the network of trails at Burr Oak, while families can enjoy the disc golf course at Forked Run, rated as "very good" by frequent visitors. Shadow Lake RV Resort provides year-round glamping opportunities with full hookups and shower facilities, making it suitable for guests seeking more amenities during cooler seasons. A visitor noted, "When I was younger I used to go here a lot on day trips to swim at the man-made sandy beach on the lake... There are shower houses and a camp general store with the camping essentials."
"Large open campground minutes from downtown Marrietta OH owner and Staff are very friendly and easy going! Clean, nice newer bath house."
"Electrical hookups and water at your site, plus clean bathrooms and a shower house on the property. It's also a quiet area and everyone is very respectful."
"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."
"I've included a photo of the map the attendant had to show a view of the areas...electric and non-electric with a total of 151 sites. "
Available next weekend
from $25 - $40 / night
"Site 41 with a paved pad and electric. We were across from the shower house and bathrooms. The office is closed but a staff person was on site."
"Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will."
Available next weekend
from $25 - $55 / night
"Beautiful campground with fire pit and table. Our site was big enough for 3 6 person tents but most sites are smaller and fit 1-2 4 person tents. Good trails to hike and wonderful scenery."
"Great for families with pets too! Had a great time and looking forward to our next visit this weekend! I’d give it more stars if it had a shower house or swim area! Bring your solar shower!"
"In mid April 2023 I arrived late afternoon and there were TONS of spots available. Happy with the spot I picked. There was some noise from other campsites, but overall not terrible."
"The go to camping location for Athens. Many campsites, trails, and amenities. Anything from boat rentals, a small store, and docks to use near the lake."
"This campground has been around since the 1800s. It has a lot of permanent residents and we had a lot of fun checking out the different set ups. There are a lot of amenities but they need updated."
from $20 - $80 / night
"Our family loves to camp at this local campground, super clean bathrooms and pool with kids area is so much fun."
from $21 - $32 / night
"Blue Rock State Park is outside Zanesville, Oh off I70. Rt 60 takes you South and then you have a choice of routes in. Good Ohio farmland scenery."
"We had a secluded site right beside the creek. The only negative was no flush toilets, only pits and so sink to was hands, but there was hand sanitizer at least."
Available next weekend
from $23 - $50 / night
"The laundry mat washed and dried great. As a construction worker I have payed way more for way less. This place is gem for construction/oil field workers in the area."
"We came to Shadow Lake in October to camp for the month. To get here, you must drive through the rolling hills of Southern Ohio, which is absolutely gorgeous in October!"
from $25 / night
TravelerGreat view of the sky for stargazing and telescopes at the sites in 40s. Trails are a little neglected though; lots of downed trees and faded blazes. Maybe it’s late in the season, and they will improve in the spring.
ScoutLaid back rv park on the Ohio river plenty of room. 10/10
RangerSites are small - especially the ones with power. Bathrooms are dirty and very worn out. Only 1 of 3 of the mens showers were working. Lots of spiders in the bathrooms and the stall doors don't latch effectively. Camp store (and access to ice) was closed for 'remodel'.
RangerNot our favorite. Very small campground. Good hiking trails. Decent beach. Very hilly. Shower house was kinda gross.
ScoutJellystone Hocking Hills Ohio Don’t waste your money! I reserved a full hook up deluxe site with patio. Was supposed to be a level concrete slab. It was not! It was all gravel and dirt. No concrete whatsoever. This deluxe site sloped down so when you had a fire( weren’t allowed to move fire pit) your chairs went down hill and I fell almost every night. They brought in a crushed zone but it didn’t help the situation. Owner told us he would credit us some money back since the site wasn’t as promised, he did not. The playground was a mess. Old and nasty. The jump pad didn’t hold much air, so kids would jump on and sink right o the ground. The mining area was not locked so kids got into the pump and electrical areas which was dangerous for the little ones. YOGI BEAR MADE ONE 15 MINUTE APPEARANCE IN 5 DAYS. The schedule showed daily appearances at least daily if not more than once daily, which is how other Jellystones have been for us. MY GRANDSON was so sad. He had been looking forward to this trip for months, and recalled our prior JELLYSTONE stay at Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee, which was a totally different experience than this awful Hocking hills Jellystone. We repeatedly asked about Yogi appearances and were told“Yogi was busy and maybe he would come tomorrow“. The owner made so many excuses like,“my concrete guy didn’t show up last week” that’s why we didn’t have our concrete level patio site that we paid for. The playground didn’t have mulch cause his guy didn’t show up last week. The jump pad didn’t work right because his guy didn’t show up. The new pool wasn’t completed because his guy didn’t show up. Even the yogi bear statue they show in their picture wasn’t there. The pool they did have was in the owners backyard and you had to drive to it. It was slimed and disgusting. I have never been so disappointed. We drove 4.5 hours to get there specifically so my grandkids could camp at a Jellystone with Yogi Bear around. I don’t know how they are allowed to be a Jellystone, they are definitely not up to par. I’m sure we aren’t the only family to pay jellystones higher prices so the kids could see Yogi and friends daily. I could go on…there really were so many bad things about this place, but I see this review is very long. I will attach some photos
ScoutWe love staying in the yurts. Peaceful. Like camping with amenities. Has fire or wood! Rain doesn’t bother us here. Stay as often as we can when available.
ScoutBeautiful campground with fire pit and table. Our site was big enough for 3 6 person tents but most sites are smaller and fit 1-2 4 person tents.
Good trails to hike and wonderful scenery. No cell reception unless you have satellite.
The raccoons were a little to close for comfort in the evening make sure you lock your food and trash in your car at night.
ScoutVery hot outside so aware that many sites do not have shade. Camp store people friendly, made a site change for us. The store has some basics but they were out of ice. The lodge is on the other side of the lake so about 10 minutes away. Going to rent a pontoon boat today and check out the beach, as well. In the 90’s so very few spots taken!
GuideWas a great spot while we were passing through and needed a place for the night.
There was not manny people there, Sites are small back in, we stayed in loop two site 69 with great shade and electric. Toilets are vault style and very old so you can imagine it’s hard to clean/keep clean.
I do like they have water fountains with faucets every 10-15 sites. As well as grey water dump stations about the same spacing but stagers with the filling.
Showers were clean but only central and shared between all loops.
We drove through loop 1 on our way out and it looked to be kept up better and cleaner.
The lake was nice but I am not sure if they recently had some weather that caused it to be pretty brown/muddy, or if that’s normal.
Camp store wasn’t open yet for the season no other staff was Seen except one guy cleaning on loop A
Camping options near Waverly, West Virginia range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks within 25 miles of town. The region sits within the Appalachian Plateau with elevations between 600-1,000 feet, creating varied terrain with dense woodlands intersected by numerous creeks. Summer temperatures typically reach 85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall bring milder conditions with occasional rainfall.
Freshwater fishing: Lakes and ponds throughout the area offer multiple fishing spots. At Forked Run State Park Campground, visitors can fish in a lake containing unique wildlife. One camper notes, "What makes the lake unique at Forked Run is that it contains dime sized fresh water jelly fish. These type aren't able to sting you."
Disc golf: 18-hole course available at Forked Run State Park, approximately 20 miles from Waverly. A visitor mentioned, "There is plenty to do with fishing and hiking. A lot of people in the area mainly go for swimming or to play frisbee golf."
Hiking trails: Multiple difficulty levels available at Burr Oak State Park Campground, located about 30 miles southeast of Waverly. "The hiking trails are good, the lodge has been renovated, however, I have not stayed there since the reno. Fairly remote, cell service is dicey but if that is what you are going for, you will be pleased," shares a regular visitor.
Clean facilities: Modern amenities at many campgrounds despite rural settings. Ashland RV Park receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Large open campground minutes from downtown Marrietta OH owner and Staff are very friendly and easy going! Clean, nice newer bath house. With laundry large shelter house," reports one camper.
Waterfront access: Swimming areas with designated beaches. A camper at Forked Run describes, "The lake was nice but I am not sure if they recently had some weather that caused it to be pretty brown/muddy, or if that's normal."
Quiet atmosphere: Less crowded campgrounds especially during weekdays. One visitor to Hook Lake Campground shares, "This campground was very quiet, lots of shade (not ideal if you are running on solar only). The DNR make rounds on a regular basis."
Facility conditions vary: Many sites need updates across different campgrounds. At Forked Run State Park, a camper reports, "This park campground is nice, but lost in time. Outhouses are gross. Usable, but gross. No water hook ups, but a place to fill your tank behind water fountains."
Off-grid preparation: Limited cell service in most areas. At Burr Oak State Park, visitors note, "Fairly remote, cell service is dicey but if that is what you are going for, you will be pleased. Beautiful scenery. Fall is a good time to visit."
Weather impacts: Rain can affect camping quality at many sites. A camper at Strouds Run State Park Campground mentioned, "In mid April 2023 I arrived late afternoon and there were TONS of spots available. Happy with the spot I picked. There was some noise from other campsites, but overall not terrible."
Beach activities: Sandy swimming areas available at multiple locations. A camper at Forked Run notes, "The park has a 400-foot sandy beach... There is a beach volley-ball area, and bathrooms."
Playground access: Play areas for children at select campgrounds. At Lone Pine Campground, a family reports, "Our family loves to camp at this local campground, super clean bathrooms and pool with kids area is so much fun."
Wildlife viewing: Opportunities to see deer and other animals. A visitor to Hook Lake Campground shared, "We see deer almost every evening. There are a couple hiking trails nearby which have incredible rock formations in the gorges."
Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at some campgrounds. A camper at Forked Run warns, "Camping is deserted pretty much on weekdays and on weekends the same people camp in the same spots a lot, probably because most spots are not level."
Year-round options: Seasonal considerations for glamping close to Waverly, West Virginia. Shadow Lake RV Resort offers accommodations throughout winter. "We came to Shadow Lake in October to camp for the month. To get here, you must drive through the rolling hills of Southern Ohio, which is absolutely gorgeous in October!"
Electric-only sites: Limited full hookups at state parks. At Burr Oak State Park, a visitor notes, "There are some really beautiful sites, but there are only a few with electric. The addition of concrete pads and electric would improve the campground considerably."
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