Top Tent Camping near Wilsondale, WV

Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Wilsondale? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Wilsondale, WV (13)

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      1. Pleasant Ridge

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      This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake

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        2. Lawrence County Recreation Area

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        This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake

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          4. Pine Knob Loop Campground

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          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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          5. Riverside R&R

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          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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          6. Timbre Ridge Lake

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

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          7. R.d. Bailey Lake Group Shelters

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          Overview

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

          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 lakes surface area in summer is 630 acres. The region of the Appalachian Mountains boasts an abundance of oak, hickory and beech trees.

          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. Theres also an impressive observation deck with viewing telescopes.

          Facilities:

          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 lakes headwaters, just a quarter mile past the Big Branch Recreation Area. This is the best location for those who plan to go boating, as its 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. Its also at the trailhead of two popular hiking trails and the Below Dam Fishermans Access. Horseshoe pits are by the shelter. No electric hookups are available.

          Nearby Attractions:

          Explore West Virginias 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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            8. Bluegrass Trailhead

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            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. Balancing Rock Trailhead

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              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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                10. Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area

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                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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              Recent Tent Reviews In Wilsondale

              260 Reviews of 13 Wilsondale Campgrounds


              • 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.

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

                Yatesville Lake State Park

                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

                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
                Camper-submitted photo from Timbre Ridge Lake
                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.
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                Jun. 30, 2024

                Grayson Lake State Park

                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.

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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.

              • Jeremy K.The Dyrt PRO User
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                Jun. 10, 2024

                Breaks Interstate Park

                4 Night Stay

                Stayed 4 nights in section D. Our site was ok. There were a lot better sites to stay though. Staff was helpful and friendly. We had full hookups. Lots of shade.

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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
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                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
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                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.

              • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
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                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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                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
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                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.
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                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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                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
                Oct. 23, 2023

                Chief Logan State Park

                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.
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                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

              • CampgroundKaren ..
                Camper-submitted photo from Grayson Lake State Park
                Aug. 28, 2023

                Grayson Lake State Park

                Below average

                This is a small campground situated next to a golf course. There are several nice sites but others are not ideal. Our site (13) was ok, other than the scattered broken glass and trash. The main issue was lack of oversight from staff. The site next to us was completely packed with their fifth wheel, a large tent, pop up canopy, four vehicles, a kayak trailer, and a boat that was in the corner of our site. They did not leash their dogs and did not pick up after them. We didn’t complain about them encroaching on our site but felt that the campground should enforce their own rules. Another site nearby setup a construction light at night that lit up the entire campground like a stadium and stayed on late into the night. Basically, campers are left to do as they please regardless of whether it is inconsiderate of other campers. The positive is the location is only a few minutes from the boat ramp for the most popular kayaking spot.

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                Camper-submitted photo from Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
                Aug. 25, 2023

                Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area

                Quiet, relaxing

                Stayed here for 2 nights. Scarlet Oak campground. Drove and checked out the other two campgrounds which were also nice. Some sites are really small and some are right along the road. Not crowded at all during our visit. Some sites are sloped from slight to more severe. We did have to take our camper off our truck (truck camper) in order to get level. Our site had a large “yard” and trees. All great for our two big dogs. Site had w/e.

              • Joseph B.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Greenbo Lake State Park
                Jul. 28, 2023

                Greenbo Lake State Park

                Decent campground with plenty of activities

                Decent site by the stream. Plenty of shade and a huge hill behind our site. Bathrooms were clean.

                A lot of unsupervised children running around, in the stream and riding bikes. Didn't have any problems with them, but was concerned they weren't supervised.

                There was some trash at our site, a lot of broken water balloons, some bottle caps and wrappers.

                One night someone stole fishing poles from our neighbor and a bunch of coolers from other sites. 

                Some sites are really not level!

              • Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Yatesville Lake State Park
                Jul. 24, 2023

                Yatesville Lake State Park

                One of our favorites

                Clean, sites are spread out, and not a very large campground. During the summer it can get busy on the weekend with campers and boats in some of the sites.



              Guide to Wilsondale

              Camping near Wilsondale, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch a tent or a place to park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

              What to do:

              • Hiking and Nature Walks: Enjoy the trails at Chief Logan State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are lots of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding," making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
              • Fishing and Boating: At Paintsville Lake State Park Campground, you can fish or rent a kayak. A reviewer said, "The sites are nice and not on top of each other," which makes for a peaceful fishing experience.
              • Wildlife Watching: Moxley Branch Campground is known for its friendly wildlife. One camper shared, "Ducks may well waddle into your camp looking for a handout," adding a fun twist to your stay.

              What campers like:

              • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Yatesville Lake State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Facilities and sites were exceptionally clean," which is always a plus when camping.
              • Friendly Staff: Many have praised the helpful staff at Huntington / Fox Fire KOA. One review stated, "Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful," making your stay more enjoyable.
              • Privacy Between Sites: Campers at Four Coves Campground enjoy the space between sites. A reviewer mentioned, "There was definitely a family fun atmosphere," highlighting the campground's welcoming vibe.

              What you should know:

              • Noise Levels: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds, like Huntington / Fox Fire KOA, are near highways. One camper noted, "There is car and truck noise all day long and all night too."
              • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, such as Lake View Campground, have poor cell reception. A visitor mentioned, "With Verizon as our service provider, no cell signal was available at the park."
              • Reservations Can Be Tough: Popular spots like Paintsville Lake State Park Campground can fill up quickly. One camper shared, "I tried for two years before I finally got a reservation."

              Tips for camping with families:

              • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Chief Logan State Park Campground, which has a pool and mini-golf. A reviewer said, "The wildlife exhibit is a fun detour," perfect for family outings.
              • Space to Play: Choose campgrounds with spacious sites, like Yatesville Lake State Park Campground. One visitor noted, "Sites are spread out, and not a very large campground," allowing kids to roam freely.
              • Plan for Quiet Hours: Many campgrounds have quiet hours, so be sure to check. A camper at Four Coves Campground mentioned, "Everyone quieted down by like 10," making it easier for families to rest.

              Tips from RVers:

              • Check Hookups: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. Moxley Branch Campground offers electric hookups, which is a plus for many RVers.
              • Be Cautious of Turns: Some campgrounds, like Huntington / Fox Fire KOA, have tricky entrances. One reviewer warned, "Be careful of the turn onto the property… take it slow!"
              • Plan for Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Pappy's Creekside Camp mentioned, "No access to running water," so be prepared.

              Camping near Wilsondale, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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