Top Tent Camping near Wheeling, WV
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Best Tent Sites Near Wheeling, WV (13)
1. Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
1 Review•8 Photos•26 SavesIn Monroe County, this area offers camping, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and a scenic hiking trail. The site has six walk-in campsites, eight picnic sites, and a picnic shelter. There are two loop trails for hiking, one at 3½ miles and the other at 1½ miles. A 2-acre pond at the site is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish.This secluded recreation area was once the farmstead of the Lamping family. The family homesteaded this area in the 1800s.
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
2. Dravo's Landing Campground
3 Reviews•15 Photos•97 SavesOne camping area with room for 25-30 tents. Convenient camping for cycling trips along the Great Allegheny Passage!
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
3. Hune Bridge Campground
3 Reviews•13 Photos•53 SavesAccess the Hune Bridge Campground along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway (S.R. 26) in Washington County. The campground is located across the historic Hune Covered Bridge.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
4. Laurel Highlands Hemp Cannabis Farm
1 Review•6 Photos•26 SavesYou will be camping on top of our hill that overlooks the town, river, mountains and cannabis field. There is a tent that can be used, fire pit and wood.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$100 - $150 / night
6. The GAP Trail Campground - Bikers Only
1 Review•11 Photos•9 SavesWe are a dedicated GAP Trail biker only campground. No vehicles are permitted at our campground. Our location is only 200 feet off the trail just 1/4 mile north of the GAP Trail headquarters building in West Newton. The campground is located right on the banks of the beautiful and historic Youghiogheny River. West Newton is a full service, biker friendly town. You can walk to all the restaurants, bars, stores and Main Street from the campground for dinner and entertainment, or for a home style breakfast in the morning to get ready for your next day of pedaling.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Group
- Dispersed
$25 / night
7. Conaway Run State Lake
1 Review•3 Saves- Tents
- Toilets
9. Wayne National Forest Haught Run Campground
1 Review•1 SaveThis site has four campsites, and access to both the river and trail system. The site is just south of the Rinard Covered Bridge. This site is closed due to erosion causing a safety hazard to the campsites.
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10. Ring Mill Campground
Be the first to review!•9 SavesThis was once the site of a mill and farmstead. The mill is now gone, but the stone house of its original owner, built in 1846, is still located at the site. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has three camp-sites and a picnic shelter, and is also a canoe access point and__near the North Country Trail.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Wheeling
249 Reviews of 13 Wheeling Campgrounds
Joshua B.
Traveler
Salt Fork State Park
This place was great.
More trails to add to the collection.
- Joshua B.Traveler
Ronsheim Campground
It’s free, you can’t beat free.
It’s nothing much, there isn’t much in the way of activity save a few trails. However if you like adding trails to your list or you’re fine with driving a little bit to Harrison or Salt Fork, they aren’t far away at all. The overall reason I gave 5 stars though, is because it’s free.
Aaron B.
Guide
Beaver Creek State Park
Warm Days, Cool Nights--No Frills Camping
When you pull into Beaver Creek Family Campground you pretty much have two choices: either you go left into multiple Pine tree sites or right into two cabins and more RV friendly open sites. A few of the RV sites have electric, but no water for their tanks. I suggest the pine sites for any tent or hammock campers. I stayed in one of the first set of 3 pine sites numbered 43, 44, and 45. There is some brush and cover between these sites, but each has a pull in parking pad. If 45 was occupied with a RV, 44 would not be as nice as it was. Backing into 44 and 45 would be tricky as well. To be fair any larger RV that came in better know how to get through tight quarters.
The back area of each of those 3 sites looked best to get even ground for a tent. My buddy hung his hammock between the tree to the left of the picnic bench and to a tree back and left in the picture of site 44. Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe.
Probably the nicest pit toilets I have experienced and while we didn't use, it the sun shower building would give anyone privacy if they had packed a portable shower. Lots of trails to choose from and the pioneer village in the state park gives you many options to spend the day. Had some luck fishing at the Canoe/Kayak area in the South East area of the park close to the Group Camp Sites.
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Gary H.TravelerSalt Fork State Park
Great fall camping
Dated, but pretty clean bath\shower building with clothes washer and dryer ($2). Sites in C-loop are far enough apart to not feel too crammed together. Power pedestal has 20, 30 and 50 amp service. 30 amp worked fine. Lots of trails, allowing dogs on leash. True, other amenities are a drive of at least a couple miles to get to. ATT service was fine for streaming using ROKU and my phone as a hotspot. Paved, level pads, but not long enough for largest trailers. Check size if you have one. Sites at South end of loop get the most shade
Cynthia K.
Legend
Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
Nope!
Tried this KOA on the spur of the moment. We won't be back.
It's easy on/easy off from the interstate. The hills were terrible getting there, then another hill to get to the KOA. The ANOTHER hill to get to our site.
Asked for a site by the bathroom. It was closer than all the other sites on the hill. Yes, all the sites are cut into the hill. There's stairs to get down to the bathroom/shower(!?!?). Some people living in a trailer by the stairs have a big dog that will lunge & bark.
It seems like cosmetic things have been done. Planters spaced on posts leading up to the KOA main building. The bathroom had some newer looking siding & some flowers, but the floor in the women's bathroom had holes in it. It smelled funny in there too. This place needs a major remodel!
There were cigarette butts EVERYWHERE!
We were thinking about using the pool, but decided against it. Sites were full sun.
Can't believe this is a KOA...
Owen I.Guide
Grand Vue Park
Great Park!
Everyone was so friendly and the gate just uses a code! so not fiddling around with a Fob or keycard! We were the only ones at the campground when we stayed there the park shuttle bus would come around the park and was offering to take you to any where in or outside of the park! Craig introduced himself to us and was super friendly and nice and talked to us about the park and the campground. The Shuttle driver ended up telling us about this super cute breakfast place called Bob's Lunch! It was so good super well priced it was a hidden gem and the shuttle bus even took us on a tour of moundsvile! The Sites were fully paved and the entire campground was super nice! The blacktop was super nice and the campground was easy to navigate the bathhouses were really clean!
Janessa S.TravelerSalt Fork State Park
Equestrian
Always love going to salt fork. Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses. If i had a complaint it would be that the campground is always pretty busy
Don T.Traveler
Atwood Lake Park Campground
Great Campground!!
Nice Campground with many amenities. Clean bathrooms and showers. Was surprisingly quiet at night despite a large number of people.
Kevin D.
ScoutWashington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
Campsites are not level
A dozen or so of the sites are not level, not only that but they are narrow and where you sit is a slope making it very uncomfortable. This is overpriced for that simple issue, I guess ok for an overnight stay but I wouldn’t plan a long stay
- Daniel & Heather U.Legend
Salt Fork State Park
Average Campground, Amazing Park
Someone cancelled and this amazing site fell into our lap. I always put a ridiculous amount of time into finding sites that match our wants/needs list. This campground has very few sites that make the cut, but F08 was perfect. Backed up to the woods, has a view of the lake, shade, privacy, hammock trees, medium size, electric, bathroom directly across the street, water and grey water dump directly across the street.
Everywhere we camp, we color code a campground map with sites we like/dislike. This campground had about 7 sites we liked out of over 200. There are almost no sites with shade or privacy, many are small and oddly angled towards the road. They do all have 15A, 30A and 50A hookups and newer, level pads. The bathrooms however are very outdated. They still have the spring loaded faucets that you have to hold open and the men's shower houses is still a shared room for your things and changing. Worst of all, the water pressure was terrible and constantly changing.
This campground is in one of Ohio's largest state parks and is very popular. Which is why a lot of these negatives are pretty shocking to us. Like the never developed D loop. You would think for such a large and busy park, they would want as many sites as possible and to update the facilities.
One of my complaints about all of Ohio's state parks is the lack of tree preservation. Almost all of the state parks just clear the land to install power/water. You'd think a Ohio State Division of Wildlife State Park would take a bit extra care and attention to preserve some of them which also makes for a much better camping experience.
Overall, the positive rating isn't for the campground but rather the almost 20,000 acre state park. It is insanely huge and has many, many places to see and explore. There are beaches (even a private one for the campground), boat launches, hunting roads, historical house/cottage that is a museum, a cave and more.
Lastly, The Dyrt never seems to map the campground correctly so I couldn't do their cell network tests. However, Mint/T-Mobile and Verizon had pretty strong 5G. It slowed down a few times but was there the entire time.
- AAnnie K.Guide
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Melvins paradise lake farm
This place is so beautiful so peaceful the fish in the lake a huge. Small fee for fishing. It’s catch and release only. The owners of the property are very caring and helpful and friendly
Teri A.Scout
Jefferson Lake State Park
Peace and quiet with level pads.
Perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water. As a result it was so peaceful! We loved our rainy stay. There are some lovely hiking trails around the lake and spillway. But lately there has been no swimming because of blue green algae.
- LLarry D.Scout
Sally Buffalo Park
Second home
I have been camping here for 19 years it is a great spot
Lori C.Scout
Woods Tall Timber Resort
Favorite Campground
Beautiful resort with all of the amenities and a community of campers who watch out for all the kids like they’re their own! Love Talo Timbers!
- AAshley S.Guide
Woods Tall Timber Resort
We have never experienced so much fun all in one place!
Wood’s Tall Timber Resort is a campground like no other. We have never experienced so much fun all in one place, from the clean swimming lake, to ziplining, to rv camping, and we’ll kept bath houses. This place is the place we appreciate the most, and we love spending our summers here. Thanks WTTR!
- DDenise H.Scout
Tappan Lake Park Campground
Great place
We stayed in area 5. Awesome place. It was late October so most things were closed. We'll definitely be back in 2024.
- DDouglasTraveler
Tomlinson Run State Park
Well kept park with good spot spacing
Stayed here the first weekend of October. Nice spots and many have good spacing from your neighbors. Pets are welcome. Facilities are older but well kept. Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete. Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground. Hiking trail maps are not great but the trails are marked well. The Lake is a good walk and looks good for kayaking and fishing. Brought our kayaks but it was a bit too cold. Big wide spots are 11 and 16. Nice hammock hangers on the non-electric spots.
- DDyan F.Guide
Raccoon Creek State Park
Nice park
Very quiet park this time of year. Only one loop that allows pets. The spots are very sloped so bring your Lego blocks. Bathrooms were ok but nice hot showers. We we the only campers in our loop so private. I grew up near here and visited the park often. First time camping here.
Sienna L.GuideRaccoon Creek State Park
Great weekend getaway!
The campground is nice and the facilities are clean! You have to be careful when picking a site if you have never been here. The electric sites are very close together. We were in F4 and it was huge. Most of the sites are large and pretty spread out. There are really great hikes around the area and the lake is lovely! The only downside is that the airport is pretty close so at times you can hear planes taking off.
- DDiego D.Scout
Hidden Hollow Campground
Great last minute stay
Thunderstorm had filled all hotels so I looked fora free campground. Set up my site and stayed in my wagon due to storms. It was very peaceful.
Cameron P.TravelerTappan Lake Park Campground
$45/Night to sleep in a tent 🤔
Awesome camp ground, despite the price and puddles. Close enough to the lake for a decent hike. My son and I really enjoyed ourselves!
- Ian B.Guide
Camp Sherwin
Great for small family or camper
Plenty to do with it’s ups and downs. Has a pool but it isn’t the cleanest and with small children you have to be within arms reach of them. Fine for one not so much with two. For 37 dollars a night you have check in at 3 and have to be checked out by 12. 5 dollars per hour before or after those times. The saving grace to this place is the back primitive tent site and the private beach.
Joni P.Guide
Ryerson Station State Park
Small but nice and clean campground
We stayed in site 20 a full hookup site, utilities were all good. Sites are not deep but room for the truck beside the trailer. Sites were nice and roomy. The bathhouse looked to be new or remodeled. It was very clean and nice. Laundry is available but we did not use. Small camp loop is great for little kids to bike around. There is no playground at the campground which would have been nice. There is NO Verizon service at the campground. We walked up to the amphitheater and were able to get out a few texts but no looking at the radar. One person in our party had AT&T and was able to text from the campground but still a very weak signal. Some nice hiking trails to explore righ from the campground. The amphitheater looked to be new as well. The pool and splash area were very nice! There is a playground down near the pool area, basic but nice.
Adam S.TravelerBeaver Creek State Park
Smaller state park
Small quiet state park. Nice trails and very big sites on the one side.
- BBrandy S.Scout
Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
Awesome staff!
Very conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and and helpful. We had some issues with our power, and Larry was at our site within minutes to fix it. Big open dog park! There are only a few shaded spots. Spot width was a little narrow where we stayed (on the hill), but perfect for a quick overnight stay. Bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice. The pool looked very well maintained.
- Axel A.Scout
Fish Farm Camp
Cheap, access to a lake and nice owner!
Exactly what two tired bikers needed after 70 miles of biking! Amazing little lake to take a swim in, nice ground for the tent and a pleasant toilet. This is brilliant for the price, definitely recommended!
- JJason D.Scout
Fish Farm Camp
Beautiful!
We loved it. Really quiet and private. Great fishing and a beautiful lake. We are planning another trip soon.
Guide to Wheeling
Camping near Wheeling, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor fun. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails around Coopers Rock State Forest. Many campers rave about the beautiful trails and overlooks. One reviewer said, "Can’t beat this park for beautiful trails and overlooks."
- Fishing: Head to Salt Fork State Park Campground for some fishing. A camper mentioned, "The lake is very clean," making it a great spot for anglers.
- Boating: Enjoy the water at Atwood Lake Park Campground. One visitor shared, "There were sites along lakeside that I highly recommend if you don't need easy access to the facilities."
What campers like:
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the peaceful environment at Tomlinson Run State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "It’s been closed over the last 2 seasons due to the Ash bore, but the future is bright for this area."
- Spacious Sites: Campers at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground enjoy the large sites. One family mentioned, "Most of the sites are large and pretty spread out."
- Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus at Ohio Salt Fork State Park Campground. A camper said, "Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Beaver Creek State Park Campground, have fewer amenities. A visitor mentioned, "No privacy. Dogs barking constantly, cars driving up and down the road constantly."
- Seasonal Access: Coopers Rock State Forest is open from April to October, so plan your trip accordingly. One camper noted, "Great place to stay. Backing into some of the sites can be tricky."
- Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters, especially at Wolf Run State Park Campground. A camper shared, "There are running showers and none plumbed bathrooms. It does have a laundry room also."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Tomlinson Run State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground."
- Space for Tents: Choose campgrounds with spacious sites, such as Raccoon Creek State Park Campground. One family said, "This place was secluded enough to have privacy with your family."
- Plan for Meals: Bring snacks and easy meals, especially if the campground lacks a market. A camper at Salt Fork State Park Campground mentioned, "We rented a motor boat and paddleboard."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Many sites are not level, so be cautious when choosing a spot. A camper at Ohio Salt Fork State Park Campground advised, "Expect to use your car a lot at this park as things are spaced pretty far apart."
- Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, like Atwood Lake Park Campground. A visitor noted, "The sites in this area were all level concrete with full hook-up."
- Plan for Waste Disposal: Be aware of the waste disposal options at each campground. A camper at Wolf Run State Park Campground mentioned, "The pit toilets were as expected (massive spiders everywhere)."
Camping around Wheeling, West Virginia, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find a spot that suits your needs!
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Wheeling, WV is Lamping Homestead Recreation Area with a 4-star rating from 1 review.
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