The best beach camping near Fort Gay

Fort Gay isn’t the first place most people picture for a beach camping trip, but locals know the area hides over 700 campsites with sand underfoot and water on the horizon. You’ll find sites where you can swim, watch wildlife, or hit the trails—often just steps from your tent. Showers, pet-friendly spots, and open campfires are common here, so you don’t have to rough it unless you want to. Scan reviews before you book; the best sites fill up fast when the weather’s right. Come early, stay late, and let the river banks and sandy stretches change how you think about camping in West Virginia.