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2019 WEST VIRGINIA RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS RECOMMENDED BY THE NRVOA
2019
WEST VIRGINIA
RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS RECOMMENDED BY THE NRVOA
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West Virginia
Surrounded by the Appalachians, the mountain state of West Virginia has a history of coal mining, poverty and physical isolation. Today, however, tourists flock to this beautiful region to enjoy historic sightseeing, Appalachian music and crafts, and an abundance of recreational sports, including skiing and other winter sports, mountain-biking, white-water rafting, hiking and fishing.
Notable Attractions • Charleston State Capitol
• Organ Cave
• Bluestone National Scenic River
• Monongahela National Forest
• Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
• New River Gorge National River
• The Campbell Mansion
• Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
• Historic Fayette Theatre
• West Virginia State Wildlife Center
...And Much More!
State Description Courtesy of iexplore
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Brandywine
Brandywine Lake Campground
Burnsville
Riffle Run Campground
Circleville
Spruce Knob Lake Campground
Dunlow
Cabwaylingo State Forest Campground
Dunmore
Seneca State Forest Campground
East Lynn
East Fork Campground
Harman
Harman Mountain Farm Campground
Huttonsville
Kumbrabow State Forest Campground
Indian Mills
Bluestone State Wildlife Area
Kenna
Rippling Waters Campground
Lost River
Trout Pond Campground
Marlinton
Tea Creek Campground
Neola
Lake Sherwood Rec Area
Panther
Panther Campground
Pax
Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area
Point Pleasant
Krodel Park
Richwood
Bishop Knob Campground
Richwood
Cranberry Campground
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Richwood
Summit Lake Campground
Southside
Chief Cornstalk
Sutton
Bakers Run Campground
Warriormine
Berwind Lake Campground
White Sulphur Springs
Blue Bend Campground
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Brandywine Brandywine Lake Campground Park #886183 Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, rec room Rate: $16
Contact Information
Blue Gray Trail Brandywine, WV (866) 904-0240
Special Attractions • Brandywine Lake Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, ATVing Of Interest Residing on the 10-acre Brandywine Lake, this wooded recreation area affords access to multiple hiking and mountain biking trails, a swimming beach, and a campground with an onsite host.
Directions From Harrisonburg, VA: Take Route 33 West, 26 miles into West Virginia. The recreation area is 4.2 miles West of the Virginia-West Virginia state line and about 2 miles East of the town of Brandywine, WV.
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Burnsville Riffle Run Campground Park #886184 Site Information Full hookups. Partial sites. 30/50 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area, outdoor games, boat rentals Rate: $12-$26
Contact Information
2550 S Main St Burnsville, WV (304) 853-2371
Special Attractions • Burnsville Lake Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Plenty of nearby sightseeing and recreational opportunities.
Directions I-79, Exit 79, turn toward Exxon Station, then right at stop sign and travel approximately 3 miles to campground.
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Circleville Spruce Knob Lake Campground Park #886185 Spruce Knob Lake Campground is tucked in a beautiful hardwood forest less than a mile from Spruce Knob Lake. The campground provides a peaceful setting with easy access to boating on the lake and hiking through the mountainous region. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms Rate: $16-$29
Contact Information
Circleville, WV (304) 257-4488
Special Attractions • Spruce Knob Lake Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Spruce Knob is the highest peak in West Virginia. A stone and steel observation tower is perched atop the peak, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the area.
Directions From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (County Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn right and continue for 13.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mile on the right. From Elkins, WV, take U.S. Route 33 to State Route 29, which is 1 mile west of Harman. Turn right onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles and tum left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 for 2.5 miles.
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Dunlow Cabwaylingo State Forest Campground Park #886186 Cabwaylingo offers several scenic trails for hikers. Along these paths, hikers can capture the scenic beauty of the forest and enjoy the many varieties of wildflowers and trees growing in the area. Overhanging rock cliffs can be found along several of these rustic trails. Site Information Partial sites. 20 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area, swimming pool Rate: $20-$30
Contact Information
4279 Cabwaylingo Park Rd Dunlow, WV (304) 385-4255
Special Attractions • Cabwaylingo Annual Forest
Festival Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Campground is open April 1 through October 31.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
www.wvstateparks.com/park/cabwaylingo-state-forest
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Dunmore Seneca State Forest Campground Park #886187 Seneca State Forest is West Virginia’s oldest and second largest forest. Surrounded by nature in rugged Pocahontas County, Seneca offers peace and solitude for guests searching for a quiet getaway. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, laundry, play area, outdoor games, boat rentals Rate: $17
Contact Information
10135 Browns Creek Rd Dunmore, WV (304) 799-6213
Special Attractions • Seneca Lake • Greenbrier River Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Seneca is, perhaps, best known for its 65-foot tall fire tower, which provides incredible views of the forest and miles upon miles of surrounding woodlands.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
www.wvstateparks.com/park/seneca-state-forest
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East Lynn East Fork Campground Park #886188 East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek. Site Information Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area, outdoor games Rate: $16-$22
Contact Information
East Lynn, WV (304) 849-5000
Special Attractions • East Lynn Lake • Twelvepole Creek Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest 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.
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.
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Harman Harman Mountain Farm Campground Park #886189 Camping in a family environment. An environment to relax in while enjoying the beauty of God's creation. Site Information Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, play area, outdoor games, RV storage Rate: $20
Contact Information
Harman, WV (304) 227-4400
Special Attractions • Blackwater Falls • Canaan Valley • Seneca Rocks Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the amber waters of Blackwater Falls, a 62-foot cascade tinted by the tannic acid of fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls, the main attraction of Blackwater Falls State Park, are accessible from steps and several viewing platforms that allow visitors to enjoy scenic views year-round. Blackwater Falls, and nearby Elakala Falls, Lindy Point and Pendleton Point Overlook, are some of the most photographed sites in West Virginia. The park offers lodging and many outdoor recreational opportunities.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
www.harmanmountaincampground.com
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Huttonsville Kumbrabow State Forest Campground Park #886190 Located on top of Rich Mountain along the western edge of the Allegheny Highlands, Kumbrabow State Forest in Randolph County is West Virginia’s highest forest. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, laundry, play area Rate: $17
Contact Information
219-16 Kumbrabow Forest Rd. Huttonsville, WV (304) 335-2219 http://www.wvstateparks.com/park/kumbrabo-state-forest
Special Attractions • Kumbrabow State Forest • Mill Creek • Cass Scenic Railroad • Helvetia Swiss Village
Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding Of Interest Nearby Mill Creek is a native brook trout stream whose swift cold waters provide many hours of good fishing with proper licensing.
Directions Kumbrabow State Forest is located off US 219, 24 miles south of Elkins and seven miles south of Huttonsville. US 219 Turn onto Rt 219-16 (Kumbrabow Forest Road) at Elkwater and follow to forest. Coming north on 219, this turn-off is eight miles from Valley Head.
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Indian Mills Bluestone State Wildlife Area Park #886191 Wild and wonderful – you’ll find both at Bluestone State Park. This wilderness park, located five miles south of Hinton in southern West Virginia, is best known for Bluestone Lake, the state’s third-largest body of water. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, play area Rate: $5
Contact Information
Indian Mills, WV 304-466-3398 www.bluestonewma.com
Special Attractions • George Washington &
Jefferson National Forest
Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding Of Interest Bluestone Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
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Kenna Rippling Waters Campground Park #985981 Site Information Full hookups. Partial sites. 30/50 AMP. Pull through sites. Back in sites. Fire rings. Can accommodate RVs up to 45’ Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, laundry, handicap accessible, camp store, LP, and cabin rentals.
Rate: $40
Contact Information 2771 Middle Fork Rd. Kenna, WV 25248 (304) 988.2607
Special Attractions • Blennerhassett Island State
Park
Recreation Walking, biking, nature viewing, basketball, volleyball, playground, fishing, and swimming pool. Of Interest Lots of outdoor recreation and sightseeing opportunities.
Directions I-64: Merge onto I-77 North in Charleston, WV. Follow I-77 to exit 116, Haines Branch Road. Turn Right at the bottom of ramp. Immediate Left at the stop sign onto RT. 21 North. RT. 21 North for 1 mile. Turn Right, just after crossing the bridge, onto Middle Fork Road. Campground is 3 miles; office driveway is on the Left after the small pond.
www.ripplingwaterscampground.com
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Lost River Trout Pond Campground Park #886192 Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake. Site Information Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area Rate: $15-$30
Contact Information
Trout Pond Campground Road Lost River, WV (540) 984-4101
Special Attractions • Rock Cliff Lake
Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Rock Cliff Lake is a 17-acre man-made lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. Trout Pond, the naturally formed lake, was created by a sinkhole that filled with mountain stream water and run-off from Long Mountain.
Directions From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 miles. Turn right on SR 259/5, and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area entrance.
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Marlinton Tea Creek Campground Park #886193 Tea Creek Campground is a rustic 28-site developed camping area located on Forest Road 86 via the Highland Scenic Highway (State Route 150) one mile north of the Williams River Bridge turnoff. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms Rate: $10
Contact Information
Marlinton, WV (304) 799-4334
Special Attractions • Highland Scenic Highway • Williams River
Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Lots of outdoor and recreational opportunities nearby.
Directions From Marlinton take US Route 219 north 7 miles to State Route 150, which is the Highland Scenic Highway. Turn left onto State Route 150 and drive approximately 9 miles to the Williams River Bridge turnoff, located on the left. Turn left at the stop sign onto Forest Road 86 and drive 1 mile. The campground is located on the right.
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Neola Lake Sherwood Rec Area Park #886194 Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities and camping options. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area, outdoor games, boat rentals Rate: $14-$32
Contact Information
Neola, WV (304) 536-2144
Special Attractions • Monongahela National Forest • Lake Sherwood Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest At an elevation of 2,600 feet, Lake Sherwood spans 156 acres. The recreation area is part Monongahela National Forest, which comprises about a million acres of forest in West Virginia, and attracts 1.3 million visitors each year. A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.
Directions From White Sulphur Springs, travel north on State Route 92 for 15 miles to Neola, West Virginia. Turn east (right) on State Route 14 and travel 11 miles to the lake.
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Panther Panther Campground Park #886195 Panther State Forest, located on the border of West Virginia and Kentucky, is the state’s southernmost state forest. It occupies 7,810 rugged acres, and its heavily wooded surroundings offer a range of outdoor amenities like camping, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, fishing, picnicking, swimming and hunting. Site Information Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, play area, swimming pool Rate: $13
Contact Information
Panther, WV (304) 938-2252
Special Attractions • Panther Creek Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding Of Interest Lots of outdoor and recreation opportunities in this area.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
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Pax Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area Park #886196 Plum Orchard Lake provides an excellent warm water fishery for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. It is one of the top producers of trophy size largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish in the state. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, boat rentals Rate: $12
Contact Information
1156 Plum Orchard Lake Rd Scarbro, WV (304) 469-9905
Special Attractions • Plum Orchard Lake Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest The camping season runs nearly year-round; however, recreational facilities operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Directions Located 5 miles north of Pax in Fayette County. It is accessible from Pax and Mossy via County Routes 23 and 23/1.
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Point Pleasant Krodel Park Park #886197 Site Information Full hookups. Partial sites. 30/50 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, laundry, rec room, play area, outdoor games, RV storage Rate: $14-$20
Contact Information
1186 Charleston Rd Point Pleasant, WV (304) 675-1068
Special Attractions • Kanawha River Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest The Campground, open from April 1 through October 31, has full hookups available at 64 sites. Fourteen winter sites are available. All have concrete runners and a patio with picnic table. A private bathhouse is in the camping area. Limited RV supplies and souvenirs are available at the office. Laundry facilities are available.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
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Richwood Bishop Knob Campground Park #886198 Located off Forest Road 101 in Webster County. Approximately 13 miles from Richwood, WV and 3 miles from Dyer, WV. Site Information Partial Sites Amenities/Facilities Restrooms Rate: $10
Contact Information
Richwood, WV (304) 846-2695
Special Attractions • Cranberry River • Williams River Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest A 60-unit wooded, semi-primitive campground centrally located on a ridgetop between the Cranberry and Williams Rivers.
Directions From Richwood travel east on State Route 39/55 to Forest Road 76, travel for 6 miles north to Forest Road 81. Follow Forest Road 81 for 6 miles to Forest Road 101. From Dyer, go east on State Route 46 to Forest Road 101. Follow Forest Road 101 3 miles to the campground.
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Richwood Cranberry Campground Park #886199 Located on Forest Road 76, 13.5 miles from Richwood, West Virginia, and 7 miles from Dyer, West Virginia. Site Information Partial Sites Amenities/Facilities Restrooms Rate: $10
Contact Information
Richwood, WV (304) 846-2695
Special Attractions • Cranberry River • Williams River Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River and the "lower gate" entrance to the Cranberry Backcountry.
Directions From Richwood travel on mile east on State Route 39/55, then 12.5 miles north on Forest Road 76. From Dyer on State Route 46 take Forest Road 101 approximately 6 miles, then left onto Forest Road 76 for one mile.
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Richwood Summit Lake Campground Park #886200 Site Information Partial Sites Amenities/Facilities Restrooms Rate: $10
Contact Information
Richwood, WV (304) 846-2695
Special Attractions • Summit Lake • Cherry River Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest A 33-unit semi-primitive, wooded campground with paved access roads and parking spurs, located approximately 10 miles from Richwood, WV, adjacent to a popular 43-acre cold water fishing lake.
Directions From Richwood travel east on State Route 39/55 approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 77, then 2 miles to Summit Lake Recreation Area.
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Southside Chief Cornstalk Park #886201 Site Information Partial Sites Amenities/Facilities Restrooms Rate: $10
Contact Information
Southside, WV (304) 675-0871
Special Attractions • Kanawha River • Ohio River Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest The 11,772-acre Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area (WMA) protects hardwood forests with gently rolling hills and moderately steep slopes in the upland between the Ohio and Kanawha rivers.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
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Sutton Bakers Run Campground Park #886202 The campground has 77 sites, with a quarter of them on the waterfront. Site Information Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area, outdoor games Rate: $12-$14
Contact Information
Sutton, WV (304) 765-5631
Special Attractions • Sutton Lake Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Lots of outdoor and water activities nearby.
Directions Contact the park directly for driving directions.
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Warriormine Berwind Lake Campground Park #886203 The campground has 77 sites, with a quarter of them on the waterfront. Site Information Partial sites. 30/50 AMP. Picnic table. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, play area, swimming pool Rate: $11-$16
Contact Information
Warriormine, WV (304) 875-2577
Special Attractions • Berwind Lake Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Approximately 18,000 acres, camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, hunting & fishing. 20-acre lake, stocked twice a year with catfish & six times with trout.
Directions Located 3 miles off Rt. 16 in War.
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White Sulphur Springs Blue Bend Campground Park #886204 Blue Bend Recreation Area is a quaint wooded area filled with plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping opportunities. Site Information Partial sites. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers Rate: $10
Contact Information
White Sulphur Springs, WV (304) 536-2144
Special Attractions • Monongahela National Forest • Anthony Creek Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley facing Round Mountain in the Monongahela National Forest. The forest comprises about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year.
Directions From White Sulphur Springs, travel 8 miles north on State Route 92. Turn left (west) at Alvon, West Virginia, onto State Route 16. Travel 4 miles to the recreation area.
