West Virginia RV Camping

West Virginia RV camping offers great scenery, solitude, interesting history, and outdoor recreation activities for the whole family. From RV resorts, to basic service public campgrounds, there is something for everyone in West Virginia. Free dispersed RV camping (boondocking) is allowed on US Forest Service lands.

West Virginia RV Parks

West Virginia RV Parks – Research tools for finding the best RV parks and campgrounds in Virginia.

Federal RV Camping Information

National Park Service – NPS information about West Virginia RV camping at National Parks and other NPS administered lands.

US Forest Service – USFS information about free dispersed West Virginia RV camping (boondocking) and developed campgrounds in the Monongahela National Forest.

US Fish and Wildlife Service – FWS information about camping near National Wildlife Refuges in West Virginia.

US Army Corps of Engineers – USACE/COE information about water projects and camping in Virginia.

State RV Camping Information

West Virginia State Tourism Website – Where to go, and what to do. Includes West Virginia RV camping suggestions.

State Parks – Information about West Virginia RV camping in state parks and forests.

Wildlife Management Areas – West Virginia has many WMA’s and their website lists the West Virginia RV camping facilities on or near them.

RV Camping Reservations

Camping Reservations – Virginia State Park and Federal Reservation System

RV Dump Stations

RVDumps.com – Places to dump in West Virginia.

Sanidumps.com – West Virginia RV dump stations listed by town.

Free West Virginia RV Camping

Free dispersed West Virginia RV camping (boondocking) is allowed in the Monongahela National Forest. Motorized vehicle use in the forest is regulated and the US Forest Service now has MVUMs (motor vehicle use maps) that show all open routes. Check out Boondocking for tips on how to find USFS dispersed camping sites.

The following are just a sample of free designated West Virginia RV camping locations available.

Bartow
Lake Buffalo near Bartow offers limited dispersed RV camping (boondocking). This US Forest Service area has vault toilets, and the 22 acre lake is stocked with trout.

Cowen
There are 30 designated dispersed campsites along the Williams River. Scattered along the Williams River Road, these first come first serve campsites sit next to the river and are popular with anglers.

Prince
There are 10 wooded sites for tents and medium sized RVs, 6 walk-in tent sites, and 2 accessible sites at the Grandview Sandbar Campground.

Private property also offers many free West Virginia RV camping opportunities. Free RV Camping has ideas about finding a free overnight RV camping or parking spots that you may not have thought of.

Public West Virginia RV Camping

West Virginia has many great public campgrounds. The following is only a sample of the great public West Virginia RV camping locations available.

Cairo
Fishing streams, lake, hiking trails, abundant wildlife await you at North Bend State Park. The state park is a popular West Virginia RV camping destination.
Charleston
Kanawha State Forest offers 46 campsites for smaller RVs and tents. Picnic tables, fire rings, and 25 sites have 20amp electric and water hookups. Larger RVs need to contact the ranger for road conditions.

Clifftop
First come first serve and reservation campsites are available at Babcock State Park. 52 campsites with picnic tables, ground grills central bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers and coin-operated washers and dryers

Huttonsville
South of Huttonsville is the Beckys Creek Wildlife Management Area. This WMA allows camping in designated area.

New River Gorge
With over 70,000 acres, the New River Gorge National River offers many outdoor recreation opportunities. Campground information.

Roanoke
Just outside Roanoke is the Stonewall Jackson Resort And Campground. Full service West Virginia RV camping with boating, fishing, hiking, golf, and even WiFi.

White Sulphur Springs
The Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a great West Virginia RV camping destination. 94 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. Water, vault flush toilets, water, trash, and RV dump station. Fishing, boating hiking and more.

We recommend the West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer to help locate West Virginia RV camping locations. These map books include tourist attractions, campgrounds, hiking trails, back roads, and much more.