Beach Camping Near Alderson, West Virginia, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2026

Looking to camp near Alderson, West Virginia and enjoy the beach? Look no further! Hipcamp offers over 65 camping options near Alderson, West Virginia that are perfect for beach lovers. With options as low as $10 per night and an average price of $35, you'll find the perfect spot for your beach getaway. Check out top campsites like Infinity Acres Ranch (79 reviews), Twin Poplar Farm (51 reviews), and Camp Holly (35 reviews) for trusted recommendations. Popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and trash facilities are available, and you can enjoy activities such as whitewater paddling, off-roading (OHV), and biking. So pack your sunscreen and get ready for a beach camping adventure near Alderson, West Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Alderson

Looking to camp near Alderson, West Virginia and enjoy the beach? Look no further! Hipcamp offers over 65 camping options near Alderson, West Virginia that are perfect for beach lovers. With options as low as $10 per night and an average price of $35, you'll find the perfect spot for your beach getaway. Check out top campsites like Infinity Acres Ranch (79 reviews), Twin Poplar Farm (51 reviews), and Camp Holly (35 reviews) for trusted recommendations. Popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and trash facilities are available, and you can enjoy activities such as whitewater paddling, off-roading (OHV), and biking. So pack your sunscreen and get ready for a beach camping adventure near Alderson, West Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Alderson

1. Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams

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(41)

33mi from Alderson · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Gesundheit! resides on a 320-acre pristine tract of farm + mountain land in rural West Virginia with gardens, meadows, creeks, waterfalls, a lake, clean air + water. We have more than two miles of trails through a beautiful hardwood forest ensuring your stay will be spent in close proximity to nature. Campsites are equipped with fire rings, access to clean drinking water, an outdoor shower + a composting toilet just a short walk from the sites. We offer fishing, canoeing, hiking, guided hikes, plant + mushroom walks, guided tours of the Gesundheit property, buildings, plus much more. We also grow many seasonal vegetables that are available for purchase during your stay. Ask us about availability when booking! The Gesundheit! Institute was founded by Patch Adams, M.D. + continues to function as a nonprofit focused on community health initiatives. We host many educational workshops throughout the year so make sure you check out upcoming events on our website at patchadams.org ! The beautiful Greenbrier River (the location of our favorite swimming hole) is a 5 minute drive down Locust Creek Rd + a 2 minute drive to the historic Locust Creek covered bridge. The small town of Hillsboro (birthplace of Nobel Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck) is 5 miles away with a restaurant (The Hillsboro Public House) + two gas stations. We are surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest with many state parks available less than a 15 minute drive from the property. There are many remarkable places to see while you're visiting; Cranberry Wilderness area, Watoga State Park, Bear Town State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, the Highland Scenic Highway + a little further North up 219 is Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort; a favorite for skiing + snowboarding, mountain biking, music (4848 Festival) + many other outdoor activities!

2. Shirley's River Retreat

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37mi from Alderson · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Bring your own Camper,RV,Tent,Hammock, or just a sleeping bag under the stars, at this secluded primitive campground reconnect with nature at this unforgettable riverfront escape. Alleghany Outdoors is right down the road and you can rent kayaks, tube, paddle boards, to float on the lake or down the Jackson River, they also rent electric bikes fancy a ride down the Jackson River Scenic trail . With an epic 80’ Falling Springs Falls right down the road, along with the amazing manmade Lake Moomaw.

3. River Trail Hollow

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38mi from Alderson · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

-CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR SEASON. *REOPEN DATE: APRIL 1, 2026* - -MAXIMUM vehicle height is 10 FEET (to clear the GBRT bridge at Stamping Creek) -GREENBRIER RIVER and TRAIL (GBRT) steps from your campsite -PEACEFUL, quiet, NO big rigs, NO generators, limited occupancy -DARK SKIES, no unnecessary lighting (fireflies are spectacular!) -PET FRIENDLY -COUNTRY STORE with rentals, beer, food, supplies - 0.5 mi -HILLSBORO- gas, convenience, restaurants, beer package - 4 mi -MARLINTON- restaurants, shopping, tavern - 12 mi by road, 10 mi by trail -WATOGA STATE PARK, lake and pool - 5 mi -THE BEACH in Seebert yards away -Active MAPLE FARM on premises - https://hillsboromaple.com/ LOCATION: At junction of the Greenbrier River, Greenbrier River Trail and Stamping Creek, sits on approximately 40 wooded acres. Convenient to all Pocahontas County Attractions - Highland Scenic Hwy, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank Telescope, Beartown SP, Falls of Hills Creek, Snowshoe Mountain Resort and more - https://pocahontascountywv.com/ AMENITIES: Tent/RV sites or sites w/water and electric, sites no closer than 50' from each other Porta-johns and hot showers Pavilion with wash sink and charging station Tables and fire rings at each site Firewood - 1st crate FREE, $5 per additional crate Hammock friendly sites COUNTRY STORE: Jack Horner's Corner - 0.5 miles downriver along Greenbrier River Trail. Open 7 days a week, 9am-9pm, Apr-Oct. Tubes, bicycle & kayak rentals. Fast food, soft-serve, craft beer, grocery, supply & souvenir sales. (304) 653-4515 CELL SERVICE LIMITED: 1-2 bars (good enough to text) at the beach; 2-3 bars (maybe a call) at store; Full signal at 219 (2 miles away)

4. Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

275 sites · Peterstown, West Virginia

Discover the natural splendor of Bluestone Wildlife Management Area.

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5. Greenbrier State Forest

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16 sites · White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Discover Greenbrier State Forest: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

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6. Jefferson National Forest

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488 sites · Bluefield, Virginia

Literally thousands of miles of hiking trails can take you anywhere you want to go.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

7. Little Beaver State Park

100%

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31 sites · Daniels, West Virginia

Discover Little Beaver State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.

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Toilets

8. Babcock State Park

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65 sites · Thurmond, West Virginia

Discover Babcock State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.

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9. Monongahela National Forest

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599 sites · Durbin, West Virginia

John Denver knew there was something special about West Virginia and today you can let those country roads take you home to Monongahela National Forest! A super lush and diverse forest awaits hikers and bikers at Smoke Hole Canyon, where a misty morning fog will greet you along the river. Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks are highly skilled routes for rock climbers wanting a challenge or photographers wanting that perfect panoramic shot! Fish or canoe down the Potomac or meander down the Highland Scenic Byway, there are plenty of campgrounds or overnight forest adventures to keep you here til the moonshine has run dry! Monongahela produces a special kind of mountain majesty, bring your mountain mama self out and explore for yourself!

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10. George Washington National Forest

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487 sites · Deerfield, Virginia

Come and experience the magic of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachia

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11. Claytor Lake State Park

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16 sites · Snowville, Virginia

Explore the miles of hiking trails along this serene lake.

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Showers

12. Douthat State Park

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58 sites · Clifton Forge, Virginia

Can’t decide between lake or mountain? Douthat—one of Virginia’s original state parks—has both.

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Public campgrounds near Alderson

Mouth of Indian Creek Campground

16mi from Alderson · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

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Greenbrier Campground

17mi from Alderson · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Greenbrier State Forest

Indian Mills Campground

17mi from Alderson · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Keatley Campground

18mi from Alderson · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Cedar Branch Campground

19mi from Alderson · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Shanklin's Ferry Campground

22mi from Alderson · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

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White Rocks Campground

22mi from Alderson · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Little Beaver Campground

24mi from Alderson · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Little Beaver State Park

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Babcock Campground

24mi from Alderson · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Babcock State Park

Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground

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Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground

24mi from Alderson · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Monongahela National Forest

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Steel Bridge Campground

25mi from Alderson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Glade Creek Grist Mill Cabin

25mi from Alderson · 13 sites · in Babcock State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Ian

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Trail Hollow

What a great little campground. Orderly and neat, well cared for, and tucked away right off the Greenbrier River trail. My group all agreed it was the highlight of our trip.

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William

October 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at River Trail Hollow

Great spot - we used to rent the cabins right down the road, but they are not available anymore. Very chill, great river and trail access, very close to Seebert store. We shall return

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Patrick

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at River Trail Hollow

Great location and setup, campsites are pretty well spaced out. Everything needed to enjoy the bike trail and the fall colors. Will definitely return.

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Rick

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Shirley's River Retreat

Very private and quiet. The river is beautiful. Lots of recreation in the area the host was professional, courteous and attentive. I’d gladly return!

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WILLIAM

October 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at River Trail Hollow

We really enjoyed our stay at site #7. Everything was as advertised and would be happy to stay there again. Such a great base camp for riding the Greenbrier River Trail.

Scott

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Trail Hollow

Very quiet and peaceful site. I stayed a few nights and enjoyed the stay. My Garmin GPS took me directly to the site so no issues with that and as stated, no cell service with att or Verizon, which is actually nice. Water, porta potty, showers, firewood, don't need much else.

Alex

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at River Trail Hollow

Steve's campground was an excellent place to stay along the Greenbrier River. Its a very thought out place, very peaceful with nice amenities. We're so glad they keep their mowing to a minimum to allow native plants and moss to grow. Native plants don't foster as many mosquitoes as conventional non-native grasses and we didnt have bug problems. The creek was super nice and so was the firewood. Looking forward to coming back!

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Val

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at River Trail Hollow

Excellent communication with Steve. Convenient, peaceful, as described.

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Wayne

October 2025

20 ft Class B

1 night at River Trail Hollow

Nice little quiet campground. He was there when I arrived and let me know about everything in the area. There’s a great bike trail there also.

Paul

October 2025

10 ft travel trailer

1 night at River Trail Hollow

Awesome spot, hot showers! Campground is well maintained, campsites are decently spaced apart. Each site has a nice picnic table and fire ring. Firewood available for purchase. There is no reception so be sure to print off instructions that the host sends you. Extremely close to Cranberry Gladed!

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Bobby

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Trail Hollow

2nd stay here. Still the best most convenient stay on the trail. I look forward to coming back. Thank you Steve

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Mathilda

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Trail Hollow

Loved camping here! Great campground with everything you need, plus easy trail and river access. Would happily stay again!!

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tabitha

September 2025

Tent

1 night at River Trail Hollow

Nice place to relax at your campsite and a nice area to sit down and relax with a charging station. Everything was clear and I really enjoyed my stay!

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Daniel

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shirley's River Retreat

communication, was exactly what the description said. wish could of stayed longer but lifes busy.

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Regina

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at River Trail Hollow

Peaceful tent campsite right next to the creek and easy access to the Greenbrier River Trail and the Greenbrier River. Great place to stay for biking on the GRT in either direction and close to Jack Horner’s Corner for food, beverages or forgotten items. Nice pavilion provided on Steve’s land as an amenity kept us dry during a heavy rain and was much appreciated. Nice place to stay!

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Mark

September 2025

20 ft Class B

1 night at River Trail Hollow

I stayed in a basic non-electric site and it was perfect for what I needed. Dark, quiet, hot shower, food close by, Greenbrier River even closer. Make sure you follow the directions! Also, the gate code is the combo for the padlock!

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Karen

September 2025

Tent

1 night at River Trail Hollow

River Trail Hollow Campground was a lovely place to spend the night during a bike trip that included the Greenbrier River Trail. The owners were very helpful, and we had a grassy, private site on the creek. Showers were a nice amenity after a hot day on a bike, and the we appreciated the free crate of firewood.

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Denise

September 2025

12 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Shirley's River Retreat

We loved camping on Mark‘s land! He responded quickly and had all sorts of hiking tips and things to do in the area. We saw Osprey Eagle Hawk, and Canada geese! The Jackson River is beautiful and right out your tent door. We enjoyed the Jackson River Trail and the mountains in the area are just beautiful Alleghany County rocks and so does Mark‘s camp spot!

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John

September 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at River Trail Hollow

Once again - a fabulous stay on Steve’s land. The camp is always well cared for and Steve is always working to make sure our stay is great. Fabulous place to stay!

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Adam

September 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shirley's River Retreat

This place was PERFECT! Very accommodating, beautiful views of the Jackson, and tons to do! Mark was amazing as a host and we enjoyed every minute there. Will DEFINITELY be going back!