Saint Albans Roadside Park

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Managed by the City of St. Albans, this roadside park sits sandwiched between MacCorkle Avenue and the Kanawha River, a setup that defines both its appeal and its limitations. The park offers three RV sites on a first-come, first-served basis, with a two-night maximum per 14-day period. No tent camping is permitted, and signage makes clear that vehicles not identifiable as RVs or trailers risk being towed.

Road noise is the most consistent complaint across reviews. Sites sit roughly 20 yards from a busy multi-lane road, and at least one reviewer notes train tracks nearby. That said, Andrew S. points out that "on the other side is the Kanawha River," and the contrast between the two edges of the park is real. Each site has a fire pit and electric and water hookups, with a dump station and potable water available on-site. Restrooms with flush toilets are accessible during park hours but lock overnight. No showers.

The Kanawha River access adds practical value for boaters and paddlers. A public boat ramp roughly 100 yards from the sites connects to the river, which sees coal barge and motorboat traffic. Kayakers have noted that bearing left at the bottom of the ramp toward the Coal River avoids the heavier vessel traffic. A grocery store, pet store, and auto supply shop sit directly across MacCorkle Avenue, making this a functional resupply stop. The park also includes a fenced playground and two covered shelters with chimneys.

For RV travelers passing through the region, places to camp near St. Albans vary in character, but few offer free 30-amp electric hookups this close to a grocery store. One reviewer flagged the presence of transient foot traffic in the park as a consideration worth keeping in mind, particularly for solo travelers. Charleston, the state capital, is roughly 15 minutes west.

Saint Albans Roadside Park works best as an overnight or two-night stop for self-contained RVers who need a free hookup, easy resupply access, and don't require a quiet or remote setting.

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Map & DirectionsSaint Albans Roadside Park is located in West Virginia near St. Albans

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Directions

From I-64 West, take Exit 54 – MacCorkle Avenue. / Route. 60, Turn Left onto MacCorkle Avenue towards St. Albans. The park entrance is on the right. From I-64 East, take Exit 44 – St. Albans. Turn right onto 817, then left onto MacCorkle Avenue / Route 60 towards St. Albans. The Park entrance is on the left.

Address

852-1172 Maccorkle Ave SW
St. Albans, WV 25177

Coordinates

38.38895014348289 N
81.82779 W

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Site Types

  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviews11 Camper Reviews - Saint Albans Roadside Park

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Reviewed Jul. 21, 2025

Sweet spot!

Wonderful overnight stop. Free electricity (30 amp). 3 spots available, first come first serve, no reservation. 2 nights max.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Andrea W., July 21, 2025
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Andrea W., July 21, 2025
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2024

Right beside the River

Overall if your just passing through it would be a ok place for the night. Make sure to keep your stuff locked up Lots of vagrants and over grown men riding kids bicycles with backpacks

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Apr. 6, 2022

Decent for passing through

Spent one night here, easy to pull in to and plenty of light overnight. Directly across from a grocery store, pet store, and auto supply store so great resupply stop! And free electric! Clean playground also.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by mike , April 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by mike , April 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by mike , April 6, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Riverside and roadside

The St. Albans roadside park is for pull behind campers only. No tents allowed. About 6-7 sites for campers. You are literally about 20 yards from the main road, which is the only negative thing with road noise. On the other side is the kanawha river. Each site has a fire pit and electric/water hookups. There are two shelters at the park with chimneys for cooking. There is a fenced in playground that is very nice. If you're a boater there is a boat slip a hundred yards away to get onto the kanawha river. There are plenty of food choices and a grocery store located on the other side of the main road.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Andrew S., August 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Andrew S., August 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Andrew S., August 31, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

Free!

Loud road noise, but for free electric hookup, it’s worth it.

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2020

Free Free

I don’t have a lot to add to the other reviews, yes, it’s very close to a roadway and train tracks, but it’s free!

  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Barbara P., October 28, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2020

Near boat ramp

So I came to this campground because it’s free. I arrived and found the dump station and filled my water tank with potable water, when I moved onto the three spots available (only one was taken) I read the sign that clearly says only RV’s and Trailers allowed and all other will be towed at owners expense. well I have an all white converted sprinter and from the outside it just looks like a working van. Although I can prove that my van is an RV I didn’t feel like waking up in the middle of the night on a moving van that is being towed, sooo just in case I left and drive 20 min to Cabelas.

  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Sofia A., October 28, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2019

Free RV Camping-Port of Saint Albans

It's rare to find free RV camping, especially sites with 30 AMP electric hook-ups!  The City of Saint Albans has a roadside park with three RV sites where you can camp for 2-days max in a 14-day period.  The sites are first-come, first-serve, with donations encouraged.  Sorry, no tent camping....

Each RV site has electricity, a picnic table, and a trash can.  There's a sewer dump site nearby with drinking water available.  The public park restrooms offer flush toilets, but no showers.  There's a nice picnic shelter and a huge playground with some handicap-accessible swings.  A shopping center is directly across the street with a grocery store and other amenities.

This park also has a public boat ramp which is part of the Port of St. Albans.  The ramp gives you direct access to the Kanawha River which is primarily used by coal barges, speed boats and vintage paddle wheelers.  For kayakers like me, you should bare left at  the bottom of the ramp and head toward the Coal River where you can enjoy a nice, peaceful paddle without the fear of being swamped or crushed.  BTW, St. Albans is home to the annual Yak Fest, mid-June, where participants in the Tour de Coal gather to enjoy live music and local eats after a 12-mile float.

A little historic trivia.  George Washington owned 2,000 acres in the Kanawha Valley, including what is now the City of Saint Albans.

The main drawback to this roadside park is that it's butted up to MacCorkle Avenue, which is a busy roadway, so I'd describe this as urban RV camping.  On the plus side, you're 15-minutes from the capital city of Charleston, WV, which is worth a visit to see the beautiful gold-domed capitol and WV State Museum.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Jennifer B., June 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Saint Albans Roadside Park by Jennifer B., June 14, 2019
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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2018

Roadside

Its called roadside for reason. It ok for 1 or 2 nights. The bathrooms locked at night no showers. It is on river nice playground and across street from restraints and stores

Reviewed May. 21, 2018

Very small

It has 3 spots for RV's. No tent camping spots but right beside a park for kids and right on the river. If you have a boat you can use the boat access. There is a grocery store directly across the road along with several gas stations.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

What facilities are available at the St Albans Roadside Park?

St Albans Roadside Park offers several helpful amenities for campers. The park features three RV sites (some reports indicate 6-7 sites) with 30-amp electrical hookups, water connections, and individual fire pits. There's a dump station available and potable water for filling tanks. Bathroom facilities are present but note they're locked during nighttime hours and don't include showers. Additional amenities include a nice playground for children, boat access to the Kanawha River, and plenty of overnight lighting. The park is maintained by staff who check on the grounds and can provide assistance when needed.

Is camping allowed at St Albans Roadside Park?

Yes, camping is allowed at St Albans Roadside Park, but with specific restrictions. The park permits only RVs and trailers - no tent camping is allowed. There are three designated RV sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visitors are limited to a maximum stay of 2 nights within any 14-day period. While the camping is free, donations are encouraged. Each site features electrical hookups, making this a rare opportunity for free RV camping with amenities.

Where is the Roadside Park in St Albans, WV located?

St Albans Roadside Park is situated alongside the Kanawha River in St Albans, West Virginia. It's conveniently located directly across from a grocery store and is near several gas stations, restaurants, and other stores like pet and auto supply shops. The park is adjacent to a public roadway with some traffic noise, and train tracks are also in the vicinity. Its riverside location includes boat access for those with watercraft.