Reservations are available at East Fork, an Army Corps of Engineers campground within the East Lynn Recreation Area that runs from mid-May through early October. Nightly rates fall between $35 and $50, and sites accommodate RVs up to 68 feet with electric and water hookups. Access carries a rough-road warning, so drivers should plan accordingly before arrival. The campground sits in mixed forested and open terrain near both a creek and a lake, giving campers a range of site exposures depending on where they land.
Fishing and kayaking are the primary draws on the water side. One reviewer noted there is "not a lot to do unless you have a boat," which is worth keeping in mind for groups without watercraft. That said, the lake access and creek proximity give anglers and paddlers a reason to stay multiple nights. The campground sees enough vehicle traffic that speed bumps have been installed to manage it, and check-in runs on the later side, so arriving with a plan to set up after dark is a reasonable precaution.
Families with children appear to return regularly. Jessica L. describes it as "always clean, polite, well maintained and kid friendly," and at least one reviewer mentioned the small beach area as easy to supervise with young children. WiFi, a dump station, and pet-friendly policies round out the practical amenities. Campers wanting a different setup in the region might consider Cabwaylingo State Forest to the southwest as an alternative.
Description
Overview
East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.
Recreation
East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming. Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish have been found in the lake. Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball courts are on-site.
Natural Features
The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.
Nearby Attractions
The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.
Fee Info
Camping rates in 2025: Regular campsites: $35 Waterfront campsites: $50
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEast Fork (WV) is located in West Virginia near Kiahsville
Directions
From I-64 in Huntington, WV take Exit 8, south on HWY 152 to Wayne, WV. Travel east on Route 37 for 19 miles and follow signs into the campground.
Address
683 OVERLOOK TRAIL ROAD
East lynn, WV 25512
Coordinates
38.093173 N
82.319012 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
