Camp Creek State Park, West Virginia

Bust out the heavy duty camera for your trip to Camp Creek State Park, where the bubbling falls are so photogenic it’d be a shame to just capture it on a camera phone. This West Virginia gem off the interstate is flanked on both ends by killer waterfalls, Campbell and Mash Fork. The Mash Fork campground puts you and your tent right next to the flowing stream, perfect for trout fishing. Both are accessible by some of the 33 miles of hiking trails spanning into Camp Creek State Forest, of which plenty are mountain bike and horse-friendly. Check out the Double C campground if you’re looking to camp with your noble steed!

Nestled between the stunning mountains of southern West Virginia, you’ll have plenty to do here between the badminton and volleyball nets, and horseshoe pits. When you’re ready for a retreat from nature, head into town to tour the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (wear a sweater, it gets cold down there), or the Bramwell Historic District—all buildings here are pre-1920, including the Corner Shop Diner, which has the original soda fountain still intact.