These 12 Amazing Camping Spots In West Virginia Are An Absolute Must See

Looking for a great place to camp this summer? West Virginia has some amazing campgrounds! Whether you're looking to be riverside, among the talls trees of a forest, or near a lake for some water fun, there's something for everyone when it comes to camping in West Virginia. Here are 12 campgrounds you should definitely check out as soon as possible.

Summersville Lake

The nearby Mountain Lake Campground has cabins as well as camping and RV hookups. Be sure to bring your bathing suit or fishing pole — Summersville Lake has great water quality for swimming or scuba diving and is stocked with trout in the spring and fall.

Spruce Knobb

The Spruce Knob Lake Campground is west of Spruce Knob near Whitmer, Seneca Rocks, and Spruce Knob Mountain are nearby and offer great hikes and beautiful scenery.

Coopers Rock State Park

A 25-lot campground at Coopers Rock State Park is open April through November. The lots each have electric hookups, and there’s a shower house in the campground. Once you're set up, be sure to take a hike at one of the many trails available at Coopers Rock State Park.

Bluestone State Park in Summers County

This camp site offers 123 tent and trailer sites.

New River Gorge National Forest

There are opportunities for primitive camping in the New River Gorge National River area. There’s no drinking water or hookups, and limited restroom facilities. But what it may lack in amenities, it makes up for in beautiful views. While you're camping, be on the lookout for ghosts! Did you know there's a ghost town hidden in the woods at the New River Gorge

Beech Fork State Park

This spot in Cabell County has 275 tent/trailer sites.

Tygart Lake State Park

The park offers tent sites and electric sites at a campground that’s open April through October, weather permitting. There’s a bathhouse offering hot showers and toilets for campers. Just in case camping isn't your thing, you can also check out a stay at the lodge nestled into Tygart Lake State Park.

Audra State Park

This Buckhannon park has 67 tent/trailer sites.

Seneca State Park

There are 10 secluded, large campsites. One of them is handicap accessible. The sites have picnic tables, level tent/trailer pads, and fireplaces. The campground is open from April through early December.

Big Bear Lake Camplands in Bruceton Mills

The park offers sites for RV and tent camping. There’s also a water park with a lazy river and a water slide and a kiddie pool for guests and property owners.

Holly River State Park

There’s an 88-unit campground with electric hookups, picnic tables, and cooking grills at each site. There are also four centralized bathhouses with toilets, hot water showers and coin-operated washers and dryers.

The Flatwoods KOA

This campground has an indoor and outdoor pool as well as wi-fi.

Have you been to any of these campgrounds? We know there are plenty of additional amazing places for camping in West Virginia. In the comment section below, share with us either your experience at the campgrounds listed, or let us know where you enjoy camping in West Virginia. We would love to hear from you!