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Camping near hiking trails in West Virginia
147 camps in West Virginia within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 75°F and lows near 56°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| North-South Trail | 15.8 mi | 29 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi N of Hillsboro · 0.0 mi |
| Middle Fork Trail | 10.1 mi | 27 | Dispersed spot · 13 mi NW of Hillsboro · 0.0 mi |
| Red Creek Trail | 6.4 mi | 20 | Dispersed spot · 11 mi SE of Davis · 0.0 mi |
| Tumbling Rock | 2.6 mi | 20 | Dispersed spot · 12 mi NW of Hillsboro · 0.0 mi |
| Big Beechy | 6.7 mi | 18 | Dispersed spot · 14 mi NW of Marlinton · 0.0 mi |
| Big Stonecoal Trail | 4.3 mi | 18 | Dispersed spot · 9 mi SE of Davis · 0.0 mi |
| Laurelly Branch | 3.3 mi | 17 | Dispersed spot · 12 mi NE of Richwood · 0.0 mi |
| North Fork Trail | 7.7 mi | 16 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi NW of Marlinton · 0.0 mi |
| Blackbird Knob Trail | 4.6 mi | 14 | Dispersed spot · 8 mi SE of Davis · 0.0 mi |
| Seneca Creek Trail | 4.3 mi | 14 | Dispersed spot · 4 mi SE of Whitmer · 0.0 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Thomas67 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Marlinton51 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Moorefield8 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Rock Cave5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Huntington3 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in West Virginia are good for hiking?
147 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 71 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 75°F and lows near 56°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 24% also offer fishing, 18% also offer boating & paddling, 14% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in West VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Red Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Red Creek Campground is a primitive, small campground that sits on top of the Allegheny Plateau and within the Dolly Sods Scenic Area. The climate and plant life here resembles Northern…
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East Lynn Lake SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalPlease note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished.
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Gerald Freeman CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston.
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Horseshoe Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campHorseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along Horseshoe Run, providing excellent…
View camp →- Hawk Recreation AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Hawk Campground sits nestled in the Alleghany Mountains surround by a spectacular nature setting. Experience an exciting hiking experience with easy access to the Tuscarora Trail right from…
View camp → - Cranberry River SitesFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.6 mi
Fourteen primitive and separately numbered campsites dispersed along a 5-mile section of the lower Cranberry River. Toilets closed as of November 30.
View camp → - Cranberry CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi
A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River and the "lower-gate" entrance to the Cranberry Backcountry. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking…
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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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Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 10 mi SE of DavisDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 7 mi SE of ParsonsDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi NW of HillsboroDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Lake BuffaloDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
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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