Best Tent Camping near Wilsondale, WV

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Wilsondale and then fall asleep in your tent? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Wilsondale campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Wilsondale, WV (12)

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      1. Pleasant Ridge

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      Adams, Kentucky

      This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake

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        2. Lawrence County Recreation Area

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        Adams, Kentucky

        This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake

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          3. Pine Knob Loop Campground

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          Pedro, Ohio

          The Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.

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          4. Riverside R&R

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          Alum Creek, West Virginia

          Beautiful rustic cabin and campsites along the Little Coal River. Enjoy the unique experience of floating in with your kayak or canoe and staying for the weekend at The Lillian, our newly built cabin or at one of our campsites located on the bank of the river.

          Enjoy the sounds of the rippling water while snoozing in the shade of the hammock or the nightly whippoorwill’s song as you are relaxing by the warm glow of the campfire. Once you have experienced this slice of “almost heaven” you will most surely not want to leave.

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          $50 - $150 / night

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          5. Timbre Ridge Lake

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          Patriot, Ohio

          Camping is allowed at this popular lake but no specific sites are developed.

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          6. R.d. Bailey Lake Group Shelters

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          North Spring, West Virginia

          Overview

          Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.

          Recreation

          The lake is best known for boating and fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and channel catfish. Hunting enthusiasts can hunt small game such as rabbits and turkey in-season. Head to the Visitor Center for interesting exhibits, educational programs and tours of the dam and intake structure. There's also an impressive observation deck with viewing telescopes.

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          Each shelter has a playground, flush toilets, drinking water and plenty of grassy space for sports. All three are near excellent shore fishing areas as well. Big Branch Shelter Big Branch is close to the headwaters of the lake. It has the most space of the three shelters, with substantial room for extra cars and enough tables to seat 100 guests. Horseshoe pits, basketball and volleyball courts, and the largest, newest playground can be found here. The site is equipped with two grills and electric hookups. Guyandotte Point Day Use Shelter Guyandotte Point sits at the lake's headwaters, just a quarter mile past the Big Branch Recreation Area. This is the best location for those who plan to go boating, as it's the only location with a boat ramp. Electric hookups and a large charcoal grill are onsite. Visitor Center Day Use Shelter The Visitor Center Shelter is nearly 400 feet above the dam, offering spectacular views of the glistening lake. The shelter is, as named, right by the Visitor Center, which is worth a visit. It's also at the trailhead of two popular hiking trails and the Below Dam Fisherman's Access. Horseshoe pits are by the shelter. No electric hookups are available.

          Natural Features

          R. D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters are on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia, about three miles east of the town of Justice. The R. D. Bailey Dam reaches 310 feet high, and the lake's surface area in summer is 630 acres. The region of the Appalachian Mountains boasts an abundance of oak, hickory and beech trees.

          Nearby Attractions

          Explore West Virginia's heritage at a living history pioneer farm in Twin Falls. Or traverse the beautiful Castle Rock Trail, great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATVs.

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          $60 - $90 / night

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            7. Bluegrass Trailhead

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            Pedro, Ohio

            This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.

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              8. Balancing Rock Trailhead

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              Pedro, Ohio

              This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.

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                9. Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area

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                Pedro, Ohio

                The Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties. Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station located north of Ironton, Ohio in Pedro, Ohio.

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                  10. Pine Knob Loop Campground

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                  Pedro, Ohio

                  The Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.

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                Recent Tent Reviews in Wilsondale

                269 Reviews of 12 Wilsondale Campgrounds


                • Bob M.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Breaks Interstate Park Campground
                  Nov. 19, 2024

                  Breaks Interstate Park Campground

                  Nice

                  Very scenic place!! We spent 6 nights here, hiked & biked a lot. Off season, so some of the amenities were closed (pool looks awesome). The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling. We lucked out in the B loop, as a small trail (Grassy Overlook trail) took us to see the northern lights one evening. I highly suggest stopping here for a few nights, an under rated area.

                • Bob M.
                  Camper-submitted photo from East Fork (WV)
                  Nov. 19, 2024

                  East Fork (WV)

                  Decent Place

                  We camped here for 6 nights just before Halloween, enjoyed it. Not a lot to do unless you have a boat, but it's a scenic area. Ended up here because we had to avoid our original plans due to Hurricane Helene.

                • Ashley P.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Falls Campground
                  Oct. 1, 2024

                  Falls Campground

                  Great spot.

                  The people that work here are so very nice. I love the relaxed chill atmosphere. I always come on a Sunday or a weeknights it is pretty empty and the campsites are too close together for me to go on a weekend. I think the sites should be less than $40 on a slow night but I still love it here.

                • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
                  Sep. 4, 2024

                  Kanawha State Forest

                  Not bad

                  Overall not a bad campground. Very pricey in my mind, $43 after taxes for 1 night of primitive camping. Got there at 4 on a monday and no one was in the office, ended up riding 45 minutes up the road to call to reserve a spot, they said everything was a 3 night minimum. I ended up booking online for just 1 night. Campground was clean and quiet, directions aren’t super clear as to where the campground is. Would stay here again if I had to, but wouldn’t be my first pick.

                • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
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                  Aug. 12, 2024

                  Ashland Huntington West KOA

                  Two night stay

                  Start off by saying the staff were super great!!!! Stayed in space #1 and all the upper spots are open, wish they had more trees around the spaces. Overall it was still a great experience staying at this location.

                • Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Yatesville Lake State Park Campground
                  Aug. 5, 2024

                  Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

                  Still a favorite

                  We had a great time as usual. Nice, quiet and overall clean. Our fire pit was dirty with trash and looked like it had been ran over or something which is surprising for the park.

                • Jeremiah S.
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                  Jul. 8, 2024

                  Chief Logan State Park Campground

                  Lots to do

                  Chief Logan has a lot of interesting things to see, including an outdoor animal exhibit, a lodge, a pool, a theatre, and a museum all close together.

                  Our site was full hook up and very level. There was creek nearby and walking paths all over. We went over to the lodge and was able to swim in the pool and hot tub as part of the price of our campsite. There was solar event with super rare aurora light show for this part of the world while we were there.

                • Kenda A.The Dyrt PRO User
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                  Jul. 5, 2024

                  Timbre Ridge Lake

                  Beautiful area

                  We spent one night of dispersal camping here. It was a beautiful area with a vault toilet. We felt safe enough to leave our windows only screened.

                  There were fishermen coming and going several times through the night.

                  The vault toilet had not been cleaned recently, nor had trash been emptied.

                • David B.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Grayson Lake State Park Campground
                  Jun. 30, 2024

                  Grayson Lake State Park Campground

                  Very beautiful

                  This place is very beautiful first and foremost. You can fish, rent boats and kayaks. Also the hiking isn’t to bad! They even have tennis courts and a small water park.

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                  Jun. 14, 2024

                  Jenny Wiley State Park Campground

                  Needs to be updated and repaired

                  Roads in campground are rough in places. Electrical boxes are in rough shape at some sites. 30 amp kept tripping the breaker. WiFi does not work. Several sites have full hookup but sewer hookups need to be repaired and water hookups are far away.

                • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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                  Jun. 12, 2024

                  Hanging Rock Recreation Site

                  Better Than Walmart

                  We stayed in the parking lot as it was getting dark and didn’t know if there were any place to turn our rv around. Very quiet night and were visited by fireflies which was awesome.

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                  May. 31, 2024

                  Wildcat Camping and Fishing

                  Very Nice Place

                  We have been here for a little over a month now. Nice level gravel sites with grass around them. Full hookups 30/50A at each site. Wifi. Could accommodate at least 40+ foot 5th wheels. There is a paylake with small shelter areas, playground, horseshoe pit, game room, community gathering area, store with snacks, drinks, tackle and other items. There are restrooms, but no showers or laundry. Beautiful area. About 11 miles to Paintsville, which has all the stores you'd need. Some closer convenience stores. Johnny and Regina, the owners, couldn't be any nicer. Very good monthly rates. Can receive mail and packages.

                • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Virginia Point Campground
                  May. 26, 2024

                  Virginia Point Campground

                  Good place for families.

                  Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions. Dust to dawn lights keep the area well lit all night. Area appears to be well patrolled by local law enforcement.

                  The area has a lot of potential to become a destination, hopefully the city will continue to increase the appeal. Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present).

                  Do plan on returning and will update this review accordingly.

                • Marci S.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
                  May. 23, 2024

                  Kanawha State Forest

                  Beautiful forest close to Charleston

                  This state forest is expansive with lots of trails popular with mountain bikers. It is a bit challenging to reach with a large(ish) van like ours. Narrow, winding roads take you to the Forest entrance. Campground was quiet with few campers in mid-May. The weather was hot and buggy when we visited. We did find a few ticks. Campground does have playgrounds, showers, electric hook-ups, and a dump station.

                • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
                  May. 15, 2024

                  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

                  Nice family oriented

                  Spent 4 nights, nice quiet camp grounds. Was in spot number 61, closest spot to the bathhouse. Not sure it would be the best spot in midsummer as it was also closest to the dumpster. That said it was recently graded and leveled. The primary issue I had was having a smaller camper with a lower sewer connection and the sewer connection was higher than the bottom of my unit.

                • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
                  Apr. 11, 2024

                  Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

                  This KOA is a Keeper

                  This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.

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                  Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Camping and Fishing
                  Apr. 2, 2024

                  Wildcat Camping and Fishing

                  Added Campsite to the app

                  Haven't been there yet.Campground wasn't in any of the apps. Just called and made reservations for 3 months. Very nice on the phone. No problem for us with 36' fifth wheel and a dog.

                • DThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Bruin Creek
                  Mar. 19, 2024

                  Bruin Creek

                  Tranquil Off Season

                  This place is great. Came in off season in March, not expecting much. Many camps closed for season. It was beautiful, quiet, with running water and bbq pit at sites and hot showers in the bathroom. Perfect for a short stop over on x-country trip or offseason enclosed camping.

                • Mark D.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
                  Dec. 28, 2023

                  Kanawha State Forest

                  Winter night

                  We camped for a night right after Christmas. Cozy little campground with great bathrooms! No cell service on either Verizon or ATT anywhere. Very close to Charleston. Sleeping by the creek was an added bonus.

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                  Camper-submitted photo from Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
                  Dec. 17, 2023

                  Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

                  Nice but so much highway noise

                  This is a very nice KOA camp. I arrived after dark so I didn’t get a good look at the place but the entrance is well marked. The family restrooms are very nice and comfortable. The sites have great electric and water, I’ll try the sewer before I leave. It’s damp and muddy but it’s December so that’s expected. I took off a star for the street noise. The campground is right next to a major highway. There is car and truck noise all day long and all night too. Maybe it would be better in the summer when there are leaves on the trees. At least that would block the view.

                • Raquel R.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Chief Logan State Park Campground
                  Oct. 23, 2023

                  Chief Logan State Park Campground

                  Lots to do!

                  Beautiful, quiet spot. The staff was very easy to work with and very friendly. The wildlife exhibit is a fun detour ($2/person). We saw a water slide, putt-putt, and enjoyed the restaurant at the lodge. They have tours for the local elk there too. The town itself is cute and we enjoyed a date night at the local steakhouse. Great spot, perfect getaway!

                • Connie C.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Pappy's Creekside Camp
                  Oct. 18, 2023

                  Pappy's Creekside Camp

                  Absolute Terrible Experience

                  I would give it a zero if possible. The cabin we stayed in was absolutely filthy-dirt and dead bugs on the floor, coffee pot was nasty, extremely small counter was dirty, no access to running water(no even a sink in the bathhouse) and I could go on but I think you get the point. The bathhouse looked like a shed and was also dirty. Were told there were groups going out every weekend, all day long and also night riding. Trails are not marked so you really can't go out on your own. We paid for 3 nights, but only stayed for 2. And of course, we were never offered a refund or partial refund. Like Share



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