Best Camping in West Virginia

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West Virginia, Hancock County

00 :15 hrs
0.7 mi
4.772003 ft
Unknown

Located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia along the Ohio River, Kennedy Campground offers a variety of sites for camping. Full hookups, partial hookups and primitive sites along the river are all available. They have bathrooms, showers and a gift shop on site. It is recommended to call ahead and make reservations if you’re going on a weekend or holiday. Fishing, boating and relaxing are visitor favorite things to do. The nightly rate is $27 for primitive sites and $37 for hookup sites.

2

West Virginia, Pocahontas County

00 :11 hrs
0.5 mi
10.598022 ft
Unknown

Located just off the Highland Scenic Highway and next to Tea Creek, this campground sits in a rustic setting with limited facilities. 28 sites are available for tent or trailer camping on a first come, first serve basis. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. Bear-proof trash cages are conveniently located throughout the campground so campers need to be responsible with trash removal. Campers enjoy picnicking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching. Additional day-use parking is available for visitors.

3

West Virginia, Hardy County

00 :04 hrs
0.2 mi
1.2539978 ft
Unknown

Lost River Campground is privately owned and sits in the Lost River Valley of Hardy County. They offer tent and RV sites with full or partial hookups. Some of the onsite amenities include a swimming pool, bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, horseshoes, volleyball and a grill, fire ring and picnic table at each site. The nightly rates for tents sites are $18 and $35 for full hookup sites.

4

West Virginia, Hampshire County

00 :08 hrs
0.4 mi
8.468018 ft
Unknown

This campground is a prime location for recreation. It sits in a rustic setting surrounded by a thick forest of trees. 15 sites are available on a first come, first serve basis for tent or trailer camping. Guests have access to drinking water, vault toilets, and access to the Tuscarora Trail within the campground.

5

West Virginia, Barbour County

00 :16 hrs
0.7 mi
7.1519775 ft
Unknown

Located in southwestern Barbour County, this campground is surrounded by a thick wooded forest. 67 sites are available for tent or trailer camping on a first come, first served basis. 13 of the sites have electricity and each site is equipped with a picnic table, grill and fire ring. A campground store is located onsite and has camping supplies, ice and firewood. 2 bathhouses are located throughout as well as a playground and laundry facility.

6

West Virginia, Randolph County

00 :06 hrs
0.3 mi
8.402954 ft
Unknown

Located in Monongahela National Forest, Bear Heaven Campground is a small primitive campground with 8 sites for tent camping. They are available on a first come, first served basis but this area receives moderate traffic. The scenery is a unique landscape with rock outcroppings all over. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, tent pad and lantern holder. Vault toilets are onsite but no potable water is available so campers should prepare accordingly. Campers can enjoy fishing along Otter Creek with proper licensing. The nightly fee is $5.

7

West Virginia, Nicholas County

00 :30 hrs
1.4 mi
15.121033 ft
Unknown

Mountain Lake Campground sits in a wooded forest on the shore of Summersville Lake. It is a prime location with a variety of sites for tent, trailer or cabin camping. They have 4 different areas of camping. Area #1 is wooded with 50 sites that have electric and water hookups. Area #2 has a private beach and cabins available. Area #3 is primitive camping for tents. Area #4 has 60 sites that overlook the lake, some with lakefront access. A bathhouse and laundry facility is available in each area and a store and playgrounds are provided onsite. The nightly rates range from $20-$52.

8

West Virginia, Monongalia County

00 :15 hrs
0.6 mi
21.322021 ft
Unknown

Located in Coopers Rock State Forest, McCollum Campground lies in a beautiful wooded setting. The roads are a mix paved and gravel. They offer 25 sites for tent or small trailer camping with electric hookups and a central bathhouse with showers. Water is available at a faucet. Each site also has a tent pad and fire ring/grill. A small laundry facility is also provided onsite.

9

West Virginia, Nicholas County

00 :03 hrs
0.2 mi
2.3220215 ft
Unknown

Big Rock Campground is a small and rustic campground across from the Cranberry River. 5 sites are available for tent camping or small trailers on a first come, first serve basis. Facilities are limited with 2 vault toilets and a hand pump for water. Each site does have a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Vehicles must park on the gravel or paved spur and not in the woods, grass or road.

10

West Virginia, Pocahontas County

00 :25 hrs
1.1 mi
30.784973 ft
Unknown

Whittaker Campground is a privately owned campground located in Pocahontas County. They offer convenient access to Snowshoe Ski Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad, and National Radio Astronomy Observatory. With over 100 sites including partial or full hookups as well as tent sites and cabins. There is a pleasant atmosphere with family oriented owners. The nightly rate varies depending on the type of site, so call for details.

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