Lake Camping Near Gassaway, West Virginia, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Camping by the lake in Gassaway means waking up to misty mornings and the steady call of songbirds across the water. With over 270 lake-access campsites, you’ll find options that put you steps from fishing spots, swimming holes, and horseback-riding trails. The average site runs about $46 a night, with some as low as $33. Most sites offer showers, toilets, and welcome pets, cutting out the guesswork. Local favorites like Camp Holly (75 reviews), Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly (73 reviews), and Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams (25 reviews) get high marks for well-kept grounds and laid-back vibes. Bring a rod, pack your swimsuit, and get ready to swap city noise for frog song and fireflies.

96% (202)

Top-rated campgrounds

Camping by the lake in Gassaway means waking up to misty mornings and the steady call of songbirds across the water. With over 270 lake-access campsites, you’ll find options that put you steps from fishing spots, swimming holes, and horseback-riding trails. The average site runs about $46 a night, with some as low as $33. Most sites offer showers, toilets, and welcome pets, cutting out the guesswork. Local favorites like Camp Holly (75 reviews), Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly (73 reviews), and Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams (25 reviews) get high marks for well-kept grounds and laid-back vibes. Bring a rod, pack your swimsuit, and get ready to swap city noise for frog song and fireflies.

96% (202)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams

85%

(41)

49mi from Gassaway · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Hillsboro, WV

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. Camp Holly

97%

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19mi from Gassaway · 63 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Addison (Webster Springs), WV

Join the fun at our 22-acre campground. We offer cabins, full-service RV sites, and back-country camping nestled in the heart of the West Virginia mountains at the confluence of the Holly River and Grassy Creek overlooking our stocked three-acre fishing pond. Conveniently located near the best outdoor recreation in Appalachia: Fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, trail riding, and climbing. Festivals and beautiful day trips on winding roads abound. Music lovers enjoy music on our pondside stage, or you can rent it for your own special event. Find an entertainment schedule and a list of amenities on our website. Kids will love our goats, chickens, ducks, paddle boats, and recreation area with a climbing dome. Visit our camp store for onsite bait + tackle, a specialty hotdog, or WV souvenir. Come relax and enjoy Camp Holly! ****Please note that in winter months the property is subject to freezing during very cold weather. This may effect water availability in the cabins and bathhouse.

3. Camp Peak + Pine -- A Lakeside Nook

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32mi from Gassaway · 1 site · Tent · Mount Nebo, WV

Nestled in the forest above Summersville Lake lies Camp Peak + Pine -- a peaceful haven for campers, climbers, and lake folk alike. Enjoy camping under pine trees with subtle lake views. Peak + Pine provides shade and a sense of tranquility. Rest at your campsite or venture off to the crags (very close to the Meadow and the Lake) or nearby hiking trails. We are just minutes from Battle Run Boat Launch, Gauley River put-in, and beautiful views at the Summersville Dam. Drive just a mere 5 minutes and explore or picnic at Carnifex Ferry State Park -- they have the best panoramic river view! Check out Ample Pizza and Freefolk Brewery -- just a quick 12 minute drive -- and halfway to the National Park! We are a quick trip to the New River Gorge National Park (about 15 miles) and just a twenty minute drive from downtown Fayetteville (most importantly -- Rangefinder coffee, Rosa's Speakeasy Bar and Garden, and Wood Iron Cafe). Explore Fayette Station where you can find a river front beach, waterfalls, and hiking trails. We offer the perfect spot to relax with your friends or family. Pups are totally welcome -- they must be leashed. Please note that the steep sloping hill behind camp that goes down to the lake is NOT our property but the Army Corps. Please see our link to Army Corps / Summersville Lake rules and regulations. This campsite is adjacent to our home and our neighbor's a-frame! We are mindful of camper's privacy so we do not use that backside of our home while we have campers. You have full access to "The Peak + Pine Loop" which begins at the top of the shared driveway / porta-potty to the entire forest campsite area to the amenity station. When entering and exiting the property you may find us gardening or sitting on our front porch watching the sunset. Need something? Shoot us a message and we are happy to try to accommodate. We are happy to offer recommendations for trails, put-ins, climbing crags, boat rentals, restaurants, shops, etc. Whether you're here to climb, paddle, hike, or simply unwind, Peak + Pine is your cozy basecamp in the woods. Just minutes from the magic of Summersville Lake, this place holds something special — and we’re so excited to share it with you.

4. Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

46 sites · Weston, West Virginia

Enjoy a lakeside campground and access to a resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.

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Campfires

5. Cabwaylingo State Forest

22 sites · Crum, West Virginia

Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.

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6. Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly

99%

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33mi from Gassaway · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Summersville, WV

What says agritourism more than a primitive campground on a sheep farm in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia? Here you’re only a short drive from the New River Gorge National Park where you can go whitewater rafting or take a hike and experience the stunning beauty of the gorge, swim or paddleboard in Summersville Lake or go rock climbing on one of around 150 routes on the crags of the lake. In addition, you’ll be within walking distance of the Gauley River with all it’s wild untamed beauty where you can kayak, swim, fish, paddleboard, or splash in a waterfall. Not to mention being on a sheep farm, you can have the opportunity to learn about wool and wool processing. You can even learn how to felt wool and take home your creation! The Tawney Farm is a small-scale wool sheep farm adjacent to the beautiful Gauley River National Recreation Area and just a short drive to the New River Gorge National Park. Our farm lies nestled in between two beautiful mountains, one of them named Panther Mountain, in the Gauley River gorge. Here we raise Merino and Jacob sheep. Our farm is also home to a miniature horse and chickens. In addition to the NRG and Summersville Lake and Dam, also close by are Carnifex Ferry Battleground State Park where you can see where a crucial civil war battle took place, as well as Babcock State Park with its iconic grist mill and waterfall. We provide 7 sites on our farm for every camping style, from dry RV to tent, each with a table, fire pit and grill. All sites are spaciously separate from one another for privacy and perfect for couples who want to get away from it all, or for families or groups of friends who want to reconnect and catch up. Clean portajohns are provided as well as a common area with a dishwashing station and a "to die for" outdoor hot water shower (above-freezing temperatures permitting)!

7. Watoga State Park

75%

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88 sites · Hillsboro, West Virginia

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

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8. North Bend State Park

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77 sites · Cairo, West Virginia

Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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9. Babcock State Park

100%

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65 sites · Thurmond, West Virginia

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

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Public campgrounds near Gassaway

Briar Point Campground

24mi from Gassaway · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

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Riverside Campground

36mi from Gassaway · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Watoga State Park

Mcclintick Group Camp

36mi from Gassaway · 1 site · in Cabwaylingo State Forest

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Cokeley Campground

42mi from Gassaway · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in North Bend State Park

River Run Campground

42mi from Gassaway · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · in North Bend State Park

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Glade Creek Grist Mill Cabin

48mi from Gassaway · 13 sites · in Babcock State Park

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Babcock Campground

48mi from Gassaway · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Babcock State Park

Stories from the community

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Meggen

November 2025

With kids

1 night at Camp Holly

So calming and a good place to sleep! We were just spending the night but would be a great place to spend a weekend. Sweet cats greet you, also ducks and chickens. Fridge, microwave, and coffee pot available. Enclosed bathroom with shower and toilet inside. Great little diner down the road! Just be advised there is no signal there or the surrounding area. The wifi works well for the TV but not great for cellphones.

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Eric

October 2025

24 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Holly

Easily accessible and a quaint quiet location. Everything as described in the description

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Abel

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Camp Holly

My friends and I had a great time at Cabin 3! The hosts were quick to respond to our inquiries, and the staff were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The cabin can comfortably fit more than four people and still has plenty of space to move around. Both the indoor and outdoor bathrooms were clean. It’s the best place to relax, unwind, and enjoy good company. Highly recommend!

Kathryn

September 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Camp Holly

As a newbie to car camping, Camp Holly was exactly what I was looking for. Nestled in the mountains, my site #4 was perfect and had a nice little path down the bank to the creek. The pond is well maintained and there's a great hiking trail up the hill that my dog and I enjoyed. Firewood was readily available with carts to haul it the short walk back to campsite. The sites were clean and well cared for and if there was any drawback, it might be the noise of motorcycles and trucks from Rte 20 at time. (FYI bikers - WVA 15 from Flatwood to Diana and loop back north on 20 would be an amazing ride, but yeah, what part of WVa isn't?) The noise didn't bother me other than "made you look" reaction. I only mention it because it may be annoying to some. I got tired of my camp food so the last night I ordered out from the diner up the road - not to disappoint it was good old home cooked food and the owner was super friendly. Last but not least, the bath house was immaculate and was cleaned daily. I think you'll enjoy your stay at Camp Holly and highly recommend it.

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Coral

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly

We had a wonderful stay with a group of 9 friends! The farm is quiet, secluded, and so peaceful! It’s walking distance to the Gauley, and one of our days we spent floating in the river as the season hasn’t begun yet. The facilities were really clean, especially for portable toilets. Overall would highly recommend!!

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Jenna

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly

Susan’s spot was awesome! Very secluded, and quiet. The added amenities make this site a must when visiting the NRG and Gauley River. We will definitely be back!

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Beccah

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Camp Peak + Pine -- A Lakeside Nook

We loved this beautiful location that is so convenient to all the best of West Virginia without the crowded campgrounds. The amenity station added a level of convenience that simplifies your stay and we enjoyed total privacy with the exception of a friendly neighborhood cat 😊

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Glenn

August 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Holly

Easy in, easy out. Everything went smooth and the location was relaxing.

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Sonora

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Holly

This was a fantastic little camp site!! Nice and secluded but still close enough to take advantage of the exceptionally nice bath house. The host was extremely welcoming and we could not have asked for a better stay!!

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Tommie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Peak + Pine -- A Lakeside Nook

This spot is one of the one’s that you don’t want others to know about! Don’t pick this if you enjoy privacy and good mood vibes in a camp spot. Host was very knowledgeable of the area and a joy to meet and talk with.

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Douglas

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Peak + Pine -- A Lakeside Nook

Fantastic location and fantastic hosts! Very accommodating and helpful, the perfect stop on my road trip!

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Jose

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Holly

It is a great place. Xavier was very helpful in accommodating me late. I wish I could have spent more time there. It has good bathrooms.

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Heather

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams

Peaceful as always! Special thanks to Patch Adams and Susan Parenti.

Ramona

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Peak + Pine -- A Lakeside Nook

Really lovely spot, very accommodating hosts who provided lots of recommendations and amenities. They were also great communicators and made us feel very at home. Gorgeous area to explore.

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Kimberly

July 2025

21 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Camp Holly

We had such a great time at Camp Holly! Would definitely recommend visiting!!

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Sarah

July 2025

8 ft pop-up camper

With pets

4 nights at Camp Holly

Great property and great host. I especially loved the ducks and chickens on the property :)

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Avery

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly

VERY nice area for those who prefer primitive! We LOVED our stay and will definitely be back. Great hosts, great property, great time! Just be warned, the drive to the property is not for the faint of heart-we were in a 4x4, it was fine. Our friends took a 4 door car, it wasn’t so pleasant for the car lol

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Caleb

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Camp Peak + Pine -- A Lakeside Nook

Peak + Pine was a perfect weekend get away for my Fiancé and I. Elle and Mike have a really nice property right on the lake. A perfect micro climate under the cool pines after a long day on the lake in the sun. accommodations were great. This place is a gem !

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Taylor

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly

This was a great space and the host was super nice. They've put a lot of thought into it. I'd definitely recommend it for a group of friends who all want to tent camp. The only thing I would cautions is for RVs or trailers. The actual camp site is more than big enough to accommodate one, that's not a problem. But the road to get to it is a windy, hilly dirt road that is barely a lane wide, despite having two way traffic. We had a relatively small travel trailer pulled behind a 4Runner and it was still very sketchy trying to navigate it to the camp site. There were a few times where we came around a corner and were almost hit by someone going way too fast for a road like that, and a couple of times that we almost fell off the road completely trying to get over far enough so someone could pass us. Maybe if you're a very experienced tower it wouldn't be an issue, but for us it was white knuckle the whole time. Just something to think about. But everything else about it was great!