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Camping for swimming in West Virginia
20 camps in West Virginia that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 60°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Franklin5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Lewisburg4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Craigsville4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Rock Cave3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in West Virginia are good for swimming?
20 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 60°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 95% also offer hiking, 85% also offer fishing, 75% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in West VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Blue MeadowFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBlue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on…
View camp →- Long Point CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Summersville Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=333&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Brandywine Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Located on the 10-acre Brandywine Lake, this wooded recreation area affords access to multiple hiking and mountain biking trails, a swimming beach, and a campground with an onsite host.
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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…
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Spruce Knob LakeFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Spruce Knob Lake Campground is tucked in a beautiful hardwood forest less than a mile from Spruce Knob Lake. The campground provides a peaceful setting with easy access to boating on…
View camp →- Gauley Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
The Gauley Ranger District is located in Richwood, WV.
View camp → - Summersville Lake SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal
Summersville Lake Shelters are conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.
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Stuart Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Stuart Campground and Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing and is regularly stocked with trout.…
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