Campgrounds in West Virginia
West Virginia has 51 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 5 free camping spots in West Virginia. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 2 group campgrounds in West Virginia.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 39 are free and 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in West Virginia
- Dolly Sods Wilderness — WV - Davis · Free · Vistas 8
- BIG BEND (WV) — BIG BEND (WV) · Vistas 7.5
- New River Gorge NP — WV - Fayetteville · Free · Vistas 7.5
- SENECA SHADOWS — SENECA SHADOWS · Vistas 7.3
- SPRUCE KNOB LAKE — SPRUCE KNOB LAKE · Free · Vistas 7.3
- Grandview Playground Shelter — Grandview Playground Shelter · Vistas 7.2
- Trout Pond Recreation Area — Trout Pond Recreation Area · ~$65/night · Vistas 7.2
- Red Creek Campground — Red Creek Campground · Vistas 7
- Grandview Shelter 1 — Grandview Shelter 1 · Vistas 7
- BLUESTONE LAKE PICNIC SHELTER — BLUESTONE LAKE PICNIC SHELTER · Vistas 6.8
- GERALD FREEMAN CAMPGROUND — GERALD FREEMAN CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.8
- Bluestone State Park — Bluestone State Park · Vistas 6.8
- Wolf Gap Recreation Area — Wolf Gap Recreation Area · Vistas 6.7
- GATEWOOD GROUP — GATEWOOD GROUP · Vistas 6.6
- Pocahontas Campground — Pocahontas Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Gauley Ranger District — Gauley Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- Bear Heaven Campground — Bear Heaven Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Laurel Fork Campground — Laurel Fork Campground · Vistas 6.5
- SUMMERSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS — SUMMERSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS · Vistas 6.5
- Day Run Campground — Day Run Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Hawk Recreation Area — Hawk Recreation Area · Vistas 6.5
- Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin — Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin · Vistas 6.5
- Tea Creek Campground — Tea Creek Campground · Vistas 6.5
- MIDDLE MOUNTAIN CABINS — MIDDLE MOUNTAIN CABINS · Vistas 6.5
- Long Point Campground — Long Point Campground · Vistas 6.2
- BURNSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS — BURNSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS · Vistas 6.2
- LAKE SHERWOOD — LAKE SHERWOOD · Vistas 6.2
- BLUE BEND REC AREA — BLUE BEND REC AREA · Vistas 6
- BLUE MEADOW — BLUE MEADOW · Vistas 6
- BATTLE RUN — BATTLE RUN · Vistas 6
- Big Rock Campground — Big Rock Campground · Vistas 6
- Tygart Lake State Park — Tygart Lake State Park · Vistas 6
- Cranberry Campground — Cranberry Campground · Vistas 6
- Marlinton Ranger District — Marlinton Ranger District · Vistas 6
- Stonewall Jackson State Park — Stonewall Jackson State Park · Vistas 6
- JESS JUDY — JESS JUDY · Vistas 6
- ROBERT W CRAIG — ROBERT W CRAIG · Vistas 6
- Riffle Run Campground — Riffle Run Campground · Vistas 6
- STUART RECREATION AREA — STUART RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6
- Howell Run Picnic Area — Howell Run Picnic Area · Vistas 6
Open the interactive West Virginia camping map on Camphive to browse all 51 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
West Virginia camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in West Virginia?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in West Virginia are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists West Virginia's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in West Virginia require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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