- Helvetia
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Vehicle suitability
Vehicles under 13 meters allowed
Allowed motorhomes: caravans, fifth wheels, toy haulers, trailer tents, Motorhome, campervans, class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), and campervans
Back-in unit
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
Sewage hookup available
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle pitch
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Drinking water available
Bins available
Picnic table present
Wifi available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Motorhome sites
1 unit
Instant book
Jura Riverside RV Site
100%
(6)Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Reviews
92% Recommend19 Ratings · 14 reviews
We had a wonderful time. Great campground with nice neighbors. And Helvetia is definitely worth the trip. Such a nice area.
Make sure to hit the state parks if you go
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Bear M.
3 months on Hipcamp
Our RV full hook-up site was fairly level with only minor side-to-side and front-to-back leveling needed. Our site was maybe 30 feet from the river - great background noise to enjoy an evening around the firepit, although didn't see any trout. Be aware, the locals cruise the streets and off road trails on noisy quads. This absolutely stopped after dark. As for nearby activities: definitely drive to Helvetia, park and walk the town. If you can visit before the end of June 2026 drop by the authentic swiss store/post office - they are closing the doors at the end of June. Definelty book a reservation at The Hutte for early dinner (they close at 6PM) for traditional swiss/German cuisine. Walk through the restaurant- it's like a local historic museum. Everybody is super friendly so remember to wave. Take it easy on the roads with your rig - they are very winding and hilly.
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Tom O.
6 reviews
Czar Haus campground was very nice, quite, peaceful. The site was well done. Robert was there to make sure we were all good and did not need anything. The small creek is so nice we let our dog splash and play. If I am in the area I would book it again. Robert knew what he was doing when he laid the sites out. We saw Deer every morning and evening. If you are looking for a real West Virgina quite spot it's here.
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Peter M.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2024
Close to Helvetia. For the price one might expect a porta potty. Friendly neighbors
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Brett S.
3 reviews
We enjoyed the remoteness of the site without giving up some modern-day conveniences. Walking along the Buckhannon River with our dog was very relaxing. The hosts were helpful when we needed some help but left us alone otherwise.
If you stay, definitely wander the 3 miles down the road to Helvetia and eat at The Hutte. Best make a reservation!
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John S.
2 years on Hipcamp
The listing did NOT state how close the campsite was to the road. Got there and realized that it was literally a crappy slanded ditch a few feet from the road not even fenced off at all. While we were there multiple cars and ATVS passed by. No way could we have a private relaxing evening there. We left and camped elsewhere. The listing showed beautiful private campsites and cabins which Im sure they have elsewhere however there was only ONE photo of the actual campsite i booked and from that angle it looked just as private and beautiful as the rest. It definitely was not!! Straight up false advertising! What an ABSOLUTE RIPOFF to pay 50 bucks to sleep on the side of the road!!
Sarah F.
2 years on Hipcamp
We camped at an RV site. It's important to know that if you're tenting the only toilet is in the schoolhouse at the end of the driveway. It's a peaceful spot by the river and very convenient if visiting the cute little Swiss hamlet of Helvetia just down the road.
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Heather S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
6 m travel trailer ·
Jura Riverside RV Site
Beautiful area, nice host, and all amenities available.
Ben S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
4 m campervan ·
Appenzell Riverside RV Site
Loved the Appenzell River Side! It had hookup and Starlink wifi which was very reliable. Very scenic and a covered picnic table in the back. There are horses and dogs on the site, so if you are an animal lover, than you have come to the right place. The river was closeby and great to cool off in.
Make sure to bring your own toilet as there is none close to the camp site.
We brought our own bikes and explored nearby Helvetia, a tiny historic village (with a museum, an old cemetery and country store and restaurant) that settlers from Switzerland founded in the 1900s.
Robert, the host, was very nice and responsive.
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Anja B.
3 years on Hipcamp
If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to do it! Full hook-ups & superb wi-fi (not suitable for streaming - great for email, wifi calling & surfing). Your site will back up to a river where you can fish & even kayak during certain times of the year. When we were there in May, the water level was too low to kayak. The only fish my husband caught were bait fish. We enjoyed having a fire pit and covered picnic table at our site to come home to after chasing waterfalls in the surrounding area. Expect some difficulty backing big rigs (40' plus) into your assigned spot. The turns are tight and there are obstacles. My husband did it just fine but he did have to turn the RV around and back down the driveway. You should know, nothing is close-by to this location. We drove at a minimum one hour each way to do just about anything including laundry & grocery shopping. Some of our hikes were over 2 hours away. Most roads are windy, narrow, gravel and slow going. Your GPS will take you on the craziest non-passable routes. Lack of cell service is sure to leave you frustrated at least once. A few final things you should know before booking... this is a working farm. There are families living on property, kids, cars, free roaming dogs, fenced horses, and all the "stuff" that goes along with farm style living; yes, ticks. We found two in the RV during our 2 week stay that probably came in on the dog. And the fences are electric. Our pup learned that the hard way.
Jessica B.
9 reviews
The place is a bit hard to find because of the changes made by County to the road name, but if you get a tad lost just stop by the coal mine guard station he knows the way. Cell service is non existent, but a quick 20 minute ride to the top of the mountain will let you get texts through. Their wifi is good for streaming and WhatsApp calls if needed. I recommend the Swiss restaurant up the road. The cheese soup and house sausage will not disappoint. It rained while we were there so I can't comment much on the hiking, but it is a beautiful place. The pads are nice and hook ups reliable. The dog on site is nice but watch out he is a jumper (muddy paws got me). Anyway this is a great place to leave the grind behind.
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Alexander S.
3 years on Hipcamp
It was very hard to find. But We didn’t realize Robert had sent us directions directly to our email instead of through Hipcamp. Locals helped us get there though. Also, very long curvy roads, slow going in a big Rv. It was wonderful once we made it. We loved the deer. They were right outside morning and night. There was dry firewood near the firepit and a nice picnic table under a roof, all next to the river. Very level RV spot. No cell service with Verizon.
Kristen N.
24 reviews
We just got back from the most peaceful stay at Czar House. We felt so fortunate to have the place to ourselves to just relax and unwind. The river is the best kind of loud. The deer visited every evening. Robert was super prompt in communicating when I had a couple questions. We were shocked at how reliable the wifi was on site! Full hookups are always a plus. Great stay all around! This place is pretty remote, which is exactly what we were looking for.
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Marnie H.
3 reviews
I enjoyed this place and recommend it to anyone. The site I had was perfect for me. I had a safe place to set up (car camping) with a picnic table and fire ring with chair just feet from the river. The farm had dogs that would come by and say hi, horses and lots of interesting insects. No cell reception so be sure to plug the directions in and save any info you need once in the area. Wifi was available spotty but I liked that. I could do research on the area but not be bugged with phone calls while relaxing. Potable water spigot was close by and very convenient.
Kayla K.
4 reviews
Location
Helvetia, Randolph, West Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Robert K.
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