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Dark-sky camping in West Virginia
43 camps in West Virginia under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Marlinton43 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in West Virginia are good for stargazing?
43 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 33 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 73°F and lows near 56°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 9% also offer hiking, 7% also offer horseback riding, 5% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in West VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Williams RiverDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
The Williams River begins on Black Mountain, Pocahontas County, and flows west 33 miles to its confluence with the Gauley River near Cowen, Webster County.
View camp → - Mile 63.8 CampsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Good options for hammock camping. Has river access. Horses not allowed in the campsite.
View camp → - Pocahontas CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
With a convenient location just off State Route 92 this campground is great for families and outdoor enthusiasts. [Two Lick…
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Free camps for stargazing
- Mile 69.6 CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
2 unique sites with separate entrances. Limit 6 people per site. Horse tie-up is available, but horses are not allowed in the sites.
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