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Camping for boating and paddling in West Virginia
30 camps in West Virginia that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 61°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Franklin9 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Rock Cave6 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Huntington3 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in West Virginia are good for boating and paddling?
30 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 61°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 90% also offer fishing, 83% also offer hiking, 53% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in West VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Bluestone Lake Picnic ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia.
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Battle RunFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBattle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.
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Lake SherwoodFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalLake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities and camping options. Standard, tent-only and group camping facilities are perched along…
View camp →- Tygart Lake State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Tygart Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=408&agencyCode=130)
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East Fork (Wv)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalEast Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing…
View camp →- Gauley Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
The Gauley Ranger District is located in Richwood, WV.
View camp → - Bluestone State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Bluestone Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=314&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Lake BuffaloDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Lake Buffalo is a 22-acre lake that offers fishermen a quiet retreat. It is regularly stocked with trout by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Lake Buffalo is located near the…
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