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

Looking to go camping near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia? Hipcamp has over 620 options available for you to choose from. Whether you prefer RV camping, tent camping, or something in between, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews) for highly-rated options. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, showers, and trash facilities, and indulge in activities such as wind sports, biking, and whitewater paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in West Virginia!

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Looking to go camping near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia? Hipcamp has over 620 options available for you to choose from. Whether you prefer RV camping, tent camping, or something in between, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews) for highly-rated options. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, showers, and trash facilities, and indulge in activities such as wind sports, biking, and whitewater paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in West Virginia!

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1. Bluestone Camp & Retreat

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45mi from Gauley Bridge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Hinton, WV

Bluestone Camp & Retreat is a Presbyterian Summer Camp Program with organized summer youth and family camp activities over 4 weeks in June and July, and a three-season Retreat Destination for a variety of church, non-profit, and family groups April through November. We are a ministry of the Presbytery of West Virginia (PCUSA) serving member congregations as well as many other church and non-profit organizations. Bluestone has been in operation since 1953. Our Mission is to provide experiences that are character building in nature through Summer Camping Programs and other programmatic events for children, youth, and adults; and to provide opportunities for recreation, rest, and renewal through the use of our facilities as a Center of Christian Hospitality. We have five camp sites that overlook the Bluestone Lake Reservoir. Each is a clearly defined 60' x 20' space along one side of a level grass field, and each is equipped with a 50/30/20 amp electric pedestal, water spigot, sewer drop, picnic table, and an above ground steel campfire pit. There is also a shower house available for Hipcampers to use. We have two price points: 1. Our Regular Price per night is $35 based on double occupancy. Each additional person (ages 12 and older, max = 6 people per site) is $10. 2. Our price increases to $50 per night for the months of June and July which is our high season. Each additional person (ages 12 and older, max = 6 people per site) is $10. Youth and Children ages 11 and younger are free, so keep that in mind when you select the number of guests in your party!

2. Camp Holly

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49mi from Gauley Bridge · 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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18mi from Gauley Bridge · 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. Plum Orchard Lake WMA

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38 sites · Scarbro, West Virginia

Discover the natural splendor of Plum Orchard Lake WMA.

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5. 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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6. Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly

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12mi from Gauley Bridge · 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. Little Beaver State Park

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31 sites · Daniels, West Virginia

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8. Bluestone State Park

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81 sites · Hinton, West Virginia

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

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9. Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

275 sites · Peterstown, West Virginia

Discover the natural splendor of Bluestone Wildlife Management Area.

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Public campgrounds near Gauley Bridge

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Plum Orchard Lake Campground

15mi from Gauley Bridge · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plum Orchard Lake WMA

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Glade Creek Grist Mill Cabin

18mi from Gauley Bridge · 13 sites · in Babcock State Park

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Babcock Campground

19mi from Gauley Bridge · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Babcock State Park

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Little Beaver Campground

29mi from Gauley Bridge · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Little Beaver State Park

Meador Campground

41mi from Gauley Bridge · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone State Park

Tent Area Campground

41mi from Gauley Bridge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone State Park

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Old Mill Campground

42mi from Gauley Bridge · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone State Park

Mouth of Indian Creek Campground

47mi from Gauley Bridge · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Indian Mills Campground

49mi from Gauley Bridge · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Bull Falls Campground

49mi from Gauley Bridge · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Keatley Campground

49mi from Gauley Bridge · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Stories from the community

Jennifer

1 week ago

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Mark is a great host and communicator. He gave us clear directions on what roads are best for pulling a trailer. Our rv site was awesome as we were the only people staying here at the time. The sky was clear for amazing star gazing and this location is about an hour from New River Gorge National Park. T-Mobile home internet was “weak”, about 25 Mbps - but enough to stream a tv show. Verizon cell was about 2 bars and T-Mobile cell was 1 bar. One thing to consider when staying here is the road in is very steep - about 14-16% grade, so if you have more trailer than truck, you may burn up your transmission/brakes. We would definitely stay here again!

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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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Randy and Rebecca

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Very peaceful and quiet. Very nice facility and very nice people. Perfect if you just want peace quiet.

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Zsolt

October 2025

32 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Great quiet place, Mark was very helpful, site are level and clean

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Kelsey

October 2025

29 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Beautiful land and very quiet. Definately remote but worth it! Mark was very helpful and kind.

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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!

Louis

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

This was a great campsite and Mark was a perfect host! We’d absolutely stay again.

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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Barbara

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

This location is a must see! Could not have chosen a more perfect place for my first tent camping experience in over 15 years. It was a beautiful spot and the pictures don’t begin to compare to the real thing. The grounds are perfectly maintained and the bathhouse was spotless clean. It’s got a charm and nostalgic feel that would be hard to find elsewhere. Mark was a great host and a pleasure to chat with. I’m not an experienced camper but can say with confidence that this place has set the bar high and will be hard to top.

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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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Christopher

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Nice location. Helpful host. Would do again. Dog friendly.

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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.

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.