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2019 WEST VIRGINIA RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS RECOMMENDED BY THE NRVOA 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 West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 2 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 West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 3 Richwood Summit Lake Campground Southside Chief Cornstalk Sutton Bakers Run Campground Warriormine Berwind Lake Campground White Sulphur Springs Blue Bend Campground West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 4 Brandywine Brandywine Lake Campground Park #886183 Site Information Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. • Brandywine Lake From Harrisonburg, VA: Take Route 33 West, 26 miles into West Virginia. The recreation area is 4.2 miles West of the Amenities/Facilities Virginia-West Virginia state line Restrooms, showers, rec room Recreation and about 2 miles East of the Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, town of Brandywine, WV. horseback riding, ATVing Rate: $16 Of Interest Residing on the 10-acre Brandywine Lake, this wooded recreation area affords access to multiple hiking and mountain Contact Information biking trails, a swimming beach, Blue Gray Trail and a campground with an onsite Brandywine, WV (866) 904-0240 host. West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 5 Burnsville Riffle Run Campground Park #886184 Site Information Special Attractions Directions Full hookups. Partial sites. • Burnsville Lake I-79, Exit 79, turn toward Exxon 30/50 AMP. Picnic table. Station, then right at stop sign and travel approximately 3 miles to campground. Amenities/Facilities Recreation Restrooms, showers, play area, Hiking, biking, fishing, boating outdoor games, boat rentals Of Interest Plenty of nearby sightseeing and Rate: $12-$26 recreational opportunities. Contact Information 2550 S Main St Burnsville, WV (304) 853-2371 West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 6 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 Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. • Spruce Knob Lake 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. Amenities/Facilities Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, Restrooms Recreation turn right and continue for 13.5 Hiking, biking, fishing, boating miles. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mile on the right. From Elkins, WV, take U.S. Route Rate: $16-$29 Of Interest 33 to State Route 29, which is 1 Spruce Knob is the highest peak in mile west of Harman. Turn right West Virginia. A stone and steel onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles observation tower is perched atop and tum left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 for 2.5 miles. the peak, offering breathtaking Contact Information 360-degree views of the area. Circleville, WV (304) 257-4488 West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 7 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 Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. 20 AMP. Picnic • Cabwaylingo Annual Forest Contact the park directly for table. Festival driving directions. Amenities/Facilities Recreation Restrooms, showers, play area, Hiking, biking, fishing, boating swimming pool Of Interest Campground is open April 1 Rate: $20-$30 through October 31. Contact Information 4279 Cabwaylingo Park Rd Dunlow, WV (304) 385-4255 www.wvstateparks.com/park/cabwaylingo-state-forest West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 8 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 Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. • Seneca Lake Contact the park directly for • Greenbrier River driving directions. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, laundry, play area, Recreation outdoor games, boat rentals Hiking, biking, fishing, boating Of Interest Seneca is, perhaps, best known for its 65-foot tall fire tower, which Rate: $17 provides incredible views of the forest and miles upon miles of surrounding woodlands. Contact Information 10135 Browns Creek Rd Dunmore, WV (304) 799-6213 www.wvstateparks.com/park/seneca-state-forest West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 9 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 Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic • East Lynn Lake From I-64 in Huntington, WV table. • Twelvepole Creek take Exit 8, south on HWY 152 to Wayne, WV. Travel east on Route 37 for 19 miles and follow signs into the campground. Amenities/Facilities Restrooms, showers, play area, Recreation Hiking, biking, fishing, boating outdoor games Of Interest The lake is situated among rolling Rate: $16-$22 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, Contact Information rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, East Lynn, WV turkeys and waterfowl. (304) 849-5000 West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 10 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 Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. 30 AMP. Picnic • Blackwater Falls Contact the park directly for table. • Canaan Valley driving directions. • Seneca Rocks Amenities/Facilities Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, play Recreation area, outdoor games, RV storage 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 Rate: $20 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 Contact Information photographed sites in West Virginia. Harman, WV The park offers lodging and many (304) 227-4400 outdoor recreational opportunities. www.harmanmountaincampground.com West Virginia | NRVOA Recommended RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2019 Return to Table of Contents 11 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 Special Attractions Directions Partial sites. • Kumbrabow State Forest Kumbrabow State Forest is • Mill Creek located off US 219, 24 miles south of Elkins and seven miles • Cass Scenic Railroad south of Huttonsville. US 219 Amenities/Facilities • Helvetia Swiss Village Turn onto Rt 219-16 Restrooms, showers, laundry, (Kumbrabow Forest Road) at play area Elkwater and follow to forest. Coming north on 219, this turn- off is eight miles from Valley Recreation Head. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding Rate: $17 Of Interest Nearby Mill Creek is a native Contact Information brook trout stream whose swift cold waters provide many hours 219-16 Kumbrabow