West Virginia is an ideal destination for tent and RV camping, offering campers stunning natural settings, well-equipped campgrounds, and easy access to the state’s famous mountains, rivers, and forests. Whether you’re pitching a tent under star-filled skies in Monongahela National Forest or parking your RV at scenic spots like Blackwater Falls State Park or Summersville Lake, West Virginia delivers peaceful escapes and unforgettable outdoor experiences. Campers enjoy hiking trails, fishing, wildlife watching, and campfire evenings surrounded by the beauty of the Appalachian landscape. As more remote workers and adventure seekers relocate from big cities, West Virginia’s affordable and well-maintained camping options make it easy to connect with nature, relax with family and friends, and create lasting memories in the heart of the Mountain State.
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will increase access to campgrounds this weekend with the reopening of six additional campground areas, including Thayer, Brooklyn, War Ridge, Army Camp, Meadow Creek, and Gauley Tailwaters.Campgrounds at Stone Cliff, Glade Creek, and Grandview Sandbar will remain open for a total of nine areas in the park … Read more
The increased visibility of America’s newest national park has prompted one of the region’s largest outdoor-adventure resorts to expand its campground.Adjacent to the newly established New River Gorge National Park, the Adventures on the Gorge resort is adding new tent-camping and RV sites at its Chestnut Ridge campground off the US-19 expressway near the New … Read more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is directing private campgrounds to prohibit new out-of-state campers to limit the rate of spread of COVID-19 in the Mountain State.The governor made the announcement on March 31 at the state capitol in Charleston, West Virginia, while also issuing an executive order to suspend all scheduled elective medical procedures.“We are … Read more
Expecting an increased demand for campsites in 2018, staff at West Virginia state parks and forests will begin processing site reservations on Feb. 15, in advance of camping season this spring.State park campgrounds begin opening between mid-March and April, depending upon the park and weather, according to parks district administrator Matt Yeager.“We’ve been getting a … Read more
