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Camping for hunting in West Virginia

18 camps in West Virginia that list hunting 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 83°F and lows near 60°F.

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18camps for hunting
2free or dispersed
14reservable
Apr–Octbest months

Best areas for hunting

  1. Around Petersburg3 camps for hunting within 25 miles
  2. Around Rock Cave3 camps for hunting within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in West Virginia are good for hunting?

18 camps that list hunting or mention it in their description; 2 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 83°F and lows near 60°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 89% also offer hiking, 83% also offer fishing, 78% also offer boating & paddling.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open hunting in West Virginia

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • R.D. Bailey Lake Group SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.

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  • Gauley Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal

    The Gauley Ranger District is located in Richwood, WV.

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  • Camp Run CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal

    Nestled along a Shenandoah Mountain drainage in Pendleton County, WV, Camp Run provides an opportunity for primitive 1950’s style camping that is popular with hunters.

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  • Bluestone Lake Picnic ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia.

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  • Bulltown CampFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the…

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  • Horseshoe Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Horseshoe 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…

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  • East Lynn Lake SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Please 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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  • Trout Pond Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock…

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