Campgrounds are located at these state parks, forests and wildlife management areas.
(For addition wildlife management areas that are under the management of the Wildlife Section of the Division of Natural Resources, click here.)
Operation of state-owned campgrounds is variable and dependent upon the weather, particularly in early spring and onset of winter. Campers are encouraged to check with the individual facility in advance of stated opening and closing dates for confirmation. The camping season usually runs from mid-April to mid- to late- October with the following exceptions:
 Watoga's Riverside Campground - April 1 through October 31; Beaver Creek Campground, Memorial Day Weekend through October 31. Laurel Run Campground (primitive) is year-round. - Moncove Lake - generally opens April 1, but may be later in April and remains open through deer rifle season, however, water is not available after October 31.
- Holly River - First Friday in April through the last Monday in November.
- Canaan Valley - Open year-round
- Pipestem Resort* - Open year-round.
- Stonewall Resort* - Open year-round
- Beech Fork Old Orchard Area* - Open year-round
- Bluestone WMA - Open year-round, rustic/primitive sites
- State Forests - mid-April through deer rifle season, weather permitting.
- Note: For winter camping where water service is available*, prior to hookup, campers must have adequate heat tape and insulation. Campers are encouraged to call in advance of arrival and learn about winter conditions and camping opportunities.
Deluxe sites
Outdoor grill, tent pad, pull-off for trailers, picnic table, electric hookups, some with water and sewer hookups, dumping station, bathhouses with hot showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities.
Standard sites
Same as deluxe, but generally no hookups are available. Some sites at some areas may have electric hookups.
Rustic sites
Improved sites with limited facilities, well water and pit toilets.
Primitive sites
Undeveloped areas, some have basic water and sanitation facilities.
 Yurt Rentals
Yurt Rental is a unique offering only at Tomlinson Run and is perfect for the novice camper. All yurts come complete with a cooler, a propane stove, lantern, picnic table and cookware.
Camper Cabins
Camper Cabins are only available at Tomlinson Run State Park. For details, click here>>
CAMPING RATES & FEES
Always check with the park or forest of your choice for varying rates associated with individual campsites.
State Parks with campgrounds
Audra
Babcock
Beech Fork
Blackwater Falls
Bluestone
Camp Creek
Canaan Valley Resort
Cedar Creek
Chief Logan
Holly River
Little Beaver
Moncove Lake
North Bend
Pipestem
Stonewall Jackson
Tomlinson Run
Twin Falls
Tygart Lake
Watoga
State Forests with campgrounds
Cabwaylingo
Coopers Rock
Greenbrier
Kanawha
Kumbrabow
Seneca
Wildlife Management Areas with campgrounds
Berwind Lake WMA
Bluestone WMA
Panther
Plum Orchard Lake WMA
Prices vary according to season.
Prices vary according to amenities offered per site.
All rates are subject to change without prior notice.
DISCOUNTED RATES
Totally and permanently disabled West Virginians, WV Code §5B-1-17c.
West Virginia residents who are totally and permanently disabled can receive a discount of 50% off on campground fees for each campsite to be used exclusively by the eligible camper. Print and complete the application here and take it to a physician who is licensed in the State of West Virginia to certify the application, and then mail it back to the address at the top of the application.
- available day after Labor Day to four days prior to Memorial Day
- discount card must be obtained in advance of camping reservation.
- cards will be mailed to applicant from the WV State Parks central office, Charleston, WV, after submission of completed application signed by a licensed WV physician.
Senior Citizens Camping Discount
Persons reaching their 60th birthday and having proof of date of birth are extended a senior citizen discount of 10% off the standard camping rate. The senior must be an occupant of the rented campsite.
West Virginians 62 year years of age and older
WV residents 62 years of age and older are offered a 50% discount off of standard camping rates from the day after Labor Day until four days prior to Memorial Day. Proof of age and residence is required. The senior must be an occupant of the rented campsite.
Special Discounts
From time to time parks and forests offer other camping discounts. These specials are posted, as available, online at the top of this webpage. Discounts and packages at state parks lodges and state park and forest cabins are listed here or on the specific park or forest webpage.
- Campsite reservations may be made by writing or by calling toll free 1-800-CALL-WVA and requesting the park, forest or wildlife management area of your choice.
- Reservations may be made up to two days in advance and must be secured by deposit (entire rental fee plus $5 handling fee).
- A minimum of two nights, (up to a maximum of 14 nights) is required when making a reservation.
- In case of cancellations, deposits will be refunded (except a $5 handling fee plus first night's rental) if notified 7 or more days in advance.
- Personal checks and major credit cards are accepted (Discover, VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diner's Club). Charges to credit cards occur at time of reservation.
- Campsite numbers will not be guaranteed, however every effort will be made to assign the campsite requested.
- The majority of campsites are rented on a first come first serve basis, up to 50% of the sites at the following parks and forests are available for seasonal reservations: Babcock, Beech Fork, Blackwater Falls, Bluestone, Camp Creek, Canaan Valley Resort, Cedar Creek, Chief Logan, Coopers Rock, Greenbrier State Forest, Holly River, Little Beaver, Kanawha State Forest, Kumbrabow State Forest, North Bend, Pipestem Resort, Stonewall Resort, Tomlinson Run, Twin Falls Resort, Tygart Lake and Watoga.
Mail-in Reservations
- Only mail-in reservations will be accepted from February 15 - March 14.
- Reservations must be postmarked on or after February 15 or they will be returned.
- All reservations will be sorted by postmark and opened at random.
- A maximum of three reservations per envelope will be accepted.
- Advance reservations for campsites that are accessible to persons with disabilities may be reserved from February 15-March 14 (proof of disability must accompany the deposit).
- Click here for a list of park and forest with reservable site application forms
Not all campgrounds take reservations, see above.
Phone-in Reservations
- Call-in reservations will be taken on March 15.
- Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-CALL-WVA and asking for the park or forest where you would like to make campsite reservations. You may also call the areas direct.
- Beech Fork State Park online campsite reservation service begins March 15. To reserve sites at Beech Fork, click Online Campsite Reservations
Walk-in Reservations
- Walk-in reservations will be taken and filled subject to availability on April 1.
- Beginning March 15 all sites become available for all rentals.
CAMPGROUND RULES
- Camping stay is limited to fourteen consecutive days (except after Labor Day until the first day of the following May at the discretion of the superintendent).
- Check-out time is 12:00 noon.
- Not more than two motor vehicles are permitted on a campsite at any time.
- A non-family camping group may have only one camping unit (tent, trailer, motor home, camper, van, etc.) on its campsite.
- Families may have one or two small tents in addition to the main camping unit on its campsite.
- Campsites not reserved are rented on a first come first served basis.
- Campers must register before occupying a campsite.
- Camping in any manner is prohibited in state parks, state forests, and state wildlife management areas, except at numbered sites designated for camping.
- No explosive materials or other dangerous substances are permitted.
- Uncased firearms, bows and arrows are prohibited other than when the area is open for hunting.
- Posted speed limits and campground regulations must be obeyed.
- Quiet hours must be observed between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- Motorbike riding is prohibited in campground areas.
- Bicycle riding is prohibited after dark unless properly equipped with a lighting system front and rear. State law requires riders under 14 to wear a helmet.
- Only dogs and cats are permitted in camping areas, and must be restrained on a leash no more than 10 feet in length.
- Limited to fireplaces or stoves DO NOT LEAVE FIREPLACES UNATTENDED.
- Hunting is permitted in state forests and wildlife areas, but NO hunting is allowed in state parks.
- Fishing is permitted in all areas.
- A West Virginia Hunting and/or Fishing License is required.
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