Brandywine Lake Campground, near Brandywine, West Virginia, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the distractions of modern life. With spacious sites that offer a mix of privacy and accessibility, it’s a great place to set up camp and unwind.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained showers and toilets, which visitors appreciate after a day of outdoor activities. The nearby lake is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and fishing, making it a hit with families. One happy camper noted, “The lake has a small but clean beach,” ideal for kids to splash around.

For those who enjoy hiking, there are trails that start right from the campground, allowing you to explore the beautiful George Washington National Forest. The camp host is friendly and keeps the area spotless, ensuring a pleasant stay for everyone. As one reviewer put it, “The camp host is very nice and keeps the campground spotless.”

While you might find spotty cell service, the peaceful surroundings and breathtaking starry nights more than make up for it. If you’re looking for a serene escape with plenty of outdoor fun, Brandywine Lake Campground is definitely worth a visit.

## Overview

 This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Brandywine Lake Campground — Shenandoah Wildlife Management Area

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The Best Camping Near Brandywine, West Virginia

I can't express how much I loved this place. Situated in the beautiful George Washington national forest, you'll be hard pressed to find a cheaper, nicer site. When we went, it was $16 a night, and that's a steal where I'm from. My husband, dog and I stayed for two nights, and got the best sleep of our lives, since it was so dark and beautiful here. You'll be hard pressed to find a darker sky on the east coast. The bath house was nice and clean, and the sites were nice and accommodating.

I would definitely recommend this place, and plan on coming back in the future.

The highlight of our eclipse trip

This campground is mostly level, so bike riding for kids is great, walking to the lake or shower houses is very easy for those who have trouble with hills. The lake has a small but clean beach. There is no phone service. Cellphones will not work. You need to drive 10 minutes to local stores to call for help. There are a couple stores very close by and a local pizza place (excellent by the way) I did not see any place that you could purchase firewood.

great camp

It was nice to jump in lake on hot July day.  

Cell phone service is nonexistent

People were nice

Go Jump In Lake

Fairly level, though its at the base of a mountain. Just over the mountain from Virginia. No cell phone service. Nice lake to play at and a couple nice hiking trails right off the campground.

Remote but still close to civilization

I love this campground because they have showers &amp; toilets there,  a fun beach on the lake for swimming and a fishing dock as well.  There's actually woods around with you hiking trails unlike a lot of campgrounds ive seen recently.

Great "Beach" for kids,  nice lake

The most beautiful little place you’d ever want to camp. The camp host is super friendly and makes you feel at home right away. Nice lake to swim, fish &amp; kayak. The sites are spacious and private. The campground is so well maintained and the bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve ever seen while camping. The view of the stars at night is breathtaking. My favorite place on earth. 

BEAUTIFUL BRANDYWINE

Amazing doesn'teven describe how beautiful this place is. A short walk from your campsite to the lake to enjoy kayaking, fishing, swimming and picnicking. The camp has a bath house with showers. The camp host is very nice and keeps the campground spotless. Spotty cell service but you won't miss your phone at all. There's quiet time from 10P-6a and everyone complied. The campground is near the village of Brandywine and has a family dollar and a general store for anything you forgot. I will definitely come back again and again


Beautiful area

Clean, comfortable campground with spacious sites. Some of the sites are very private, others are a little less. Some have bear boxes and some are a lot closer to bath house than others. There is a large overflow lot available and set up for campers. However, we went on a Monday night and only shared the campground with 4 other groups of campers. Hosts are on site and both friendly and informative. Hiking trails nearby and some start at campground. Lake is low but still good for swimming or floating. We had a very peaceful night, even with the rain. Recommend!

Drive on up to site! 

We stayed here in early June with a tent— only 5 sites were occupied, so it felt quiet and peaceful. The campground is very clean, with plenty of trash bins and protected drinking water spigots— almost every site has one nearby. Each site has a fire ring and a grill grate, which was a nice touch. 

The bathrooms were spotless, and the showers were hot— almost too hot! Definitely one of the best free showers we’ve had. 

Payment is self-serve:$20 per night in the box, with discounts available for various groups. 

  

*   Heads-up: There’s no cell service at the sites. 

*   Starlink users beware: 0/5— the entire campground is under heavy tree cover.

 Would recommend for a quiet offline stay in nature.

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