West Virginia campground opening dates
34 campgrounds tracked (25 USDA Forest Service, 9 US Army Corps of Engineers). View West Virginia on the map
Today: 1 open · 0 open year-round · 2 closing within 30 days · 0 closed · 31 not yet known. See them on the map?state=WV.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Run Campground | Sutton Lake | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Battle Run Campground | Summersville Lake | WV | Recreation.gov: Peak Season (Memorial day to Labor Day) campground check in station hours are 7 a.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bear Heaven Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | — |
| Bee Run Campground | Sutton Lake | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Bend Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Apr 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Rock Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bishop Knob Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Blue Bend Rec Area | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: The large group picnic shelter accommodates 75 people and can be reserved in peak season.For facility specific information, please call (681) 368-0663.Flush toilets and showers are available in summer, and vault toilets can be used through the spring and fall seasons. Running water i | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Blue Meadow Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Brandywine Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | WV | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bulltown Camp | Burnsville Lake | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cranberry Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: Cranberry campground has is comprised of 30 campsites in an open setting near the Cranberry River. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cranberry River Campsites | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: Toilets closed as of November 30. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Day Run Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: The campground stays busy during the spring fishing and gobbler season as well as in the fall. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| East Fork Campground | East Lynn Lake | WV | Recreation.gov: A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hikin | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Gatewood Group | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: It overlooks forested ridges and grassy open pastures. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Gerald Freeman Campground | Sutton Lake | WV | Recreation.gov: The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills, ridges and benches, while the Holly River section is on the north side of the lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Guyandotte Campground | R.D. Bailey Lake | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Horseshoe Recreation Area | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: Sites 7 through 12 are reservable below, while sites 1 through 6 and 13 through 21 are available on a first come, first served basis.Within the recreation area, open fields are mowed and gravel roads are maintained along the river. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Island Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | — |
| Jess Judy Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Sherwood Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: All camping areas are served by restrooms with running water, flush toilets, hot showers and electricity (available during the summer season only). | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Laurel Fork Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | — |
| Pocahontas Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Red Creek Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | — |
| Riffle Run Campground | Burnsville Lake | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Robert W Craig Campground | Jennings Randolph Lake | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Seneca Shadows Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Apr 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Spruce Knob Lake Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Seasons of Use: Lake opens when roads are snow-free. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Stuart Recreation Area | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: This campground has first-come, first-served sites Limit 2 vehicles per single site; a daily fee is charged for extra vehicles After Labor Day, the day-use area closes at 6 p.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Summit Lake Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: Although the campground closes in winter, the lake is accessible year-round. Visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/ Summit Lake Recreation Day Use Area is Open Year Round but the Summit Road does not Receive Routine Snow Removal or Treatment. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tea Creek Campground | Monongahela National Forest | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Trout Pond Recreation Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | WV | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Williams River Campsites | Monongahela National Forest | WV | Recreation.gov: Toilets are closed in winter. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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