100% (16) • 24 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Gauley Bridge
Prayer Mountain
1. Prayer Mountain
80%
(5)
21mi from Gauley Bridge · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Southern West Virginia off grid farm. Where you'll get luxury camping and personal animal farm. We house farm and exotic animals that are completely hands on. Wake up to a hot cup of coffee and fresh chicken eggs to eat on the griddle. Enjoy the scenery in a queen size bed with beautiful sunshine in the morning that breaks through the trees. Experience and experience unlike no other with a traditional outhouse like the elders did many years ago in Wv. Enjoy hiking, target range, and even big game hunts if you come during season.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
CB Ranch Camp -Almost Heaven cabins
2. CB Ranch Camp -Almost Heaven cabins
100%
(66)
46mi from Gauley Bridge · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
The cabins are primitive, no electric or water. There are solar lights inside and and out also a propane wall heater for chilly nights. This is comfortable camping in the Beautiful Mountains of WV. There is a shower house with instant hot water and outside spigots for water, a porta potty, a fire-pit for cooking and camp fires at night while star gazing. The property is over 100 acres in Greenbrier county WV. There is a lot of history in this area. There are tons of wildlife on the property as well. We have awesome trails with GREAT Views for hiking or horse back riding should you decide to bring your own equine. Pets are allowed with prior notice (not to be left unattended in the cabins). We have a private dog park that you will have access to on the property. We also offer doggie daycare & boarding here at the farm (prior proof of vaccine is required) should you need our services. We also house horses/ponies/ goats/sheep/geese/ducks & chickens here on the farm. We are located 4 miles from downtown Lewisburg which has wonderful stores, antique shops and restaurants. Some of the attractions in town include Toot (taste of our town) , The Chocolate festival, WV State Fair, Carnegie Hall not to mention The Greenbrier Resort which is only 15 mins away. Also in the area is the Greenbrier River Trail 77 miles long for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Greenbrier State Forrest , Beartown State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Scenic highway, Lost World Caverns & Pomona Salt Cave and Spa. Close by is Hawk Knob Hard Cider & Mead, Smooth Ambler Distillery and Greenbrier Valley Brewing company etc. To many things to list this is just a few. Come visit WILD WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA you wont be disappointed..
NOTE : Also check out our other cabins "PONDVIEW CABIN" " Lil Red Ranch house" & "Fireside Cabin"
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Starry Nights New River Gorge
3. Starry Nights New River Gorge
100%
(166)
43mi from Gauley Bridge · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Best Dark Sky Hipcamp in the US 2025
Best in West Virginia 2025
Welcome to Starry Night New River Gorge of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Starry Nights NRG is 88 acres of mountain top land in the heart of Southern WV with easy access to a lake, rivers, State Parks, and NRG National Park. Enjoy long range views to the East and West of the Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains. See the sun rise and fall beyond the distant blue ridge lines as you await vast night skies free of light pollution. Watch the smoke rise from the forests creating clouds after a foggy morning or rain. Discover cliffs, caves, springs and more as you adventure the land. Hike the terrain with the East and West side of the property providing different experiences. All wildlife is in abundance and bird watchers rejoice, the forests and fields are alive. Enjoy the peace, still and quiet that comes with seclusion deep in the mountains.
There are currently three camping sites available. Each one comes with a picnic table, fire ring, trash can and an outhouse.
Cell phone and satellite service is excellent on the property. Benefits of being at the top.
••• Times include 15 minute descent from property to bottom of mountain •••
• 20 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• 30 minutes to NRGNP: Sandstone Falls
• 35 minutes to NRGNP Sandstone Visitor Center
• 15 minutes to historic downtown Hinton, stores, groceries and gas
• 15 minutes to 2000 acre Bluestone Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area, Bertha location. 20 minutes to Bluestone Lake Marina. 25 minutes to Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management, Indian Mills
• 15 minutes to Greenbrier River
• 15 minutes to New River
• 20 minutes to Bluestone River
• 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
• 70 minutes to New River Gorge Bridge
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly
4. Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly
99%
(151)
12mi from Gauley Bridge · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
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)!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Bluestone Camp & Retreat
5. Bluestone Camp & Retreat
100%
(37)
45mi from Gauley Bridge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
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Top-rated campgrounds near Gauley Bridge
Prayer Mountain
1. Prayer Mountain
80%
(5)
21mi from Gauley Bridge · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Southern West Virginia off grid farm. Where you'll get luxury camping and personal animal farm. We house farm and exotic animals that are completely hands on. Wake up to a hot cup of coffee and fresh chicken eggs to eat on the griddle. Enjoy the scenery in a queen size bed with beautiful sunshine in the morning that breaks through the trees. Experience and experience unlike no other with a traditional outhouse like the elders did many years ago in Wv. Enjoy hiking, target range, and even big game hunts if you come during season.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
CB Ranch Camp -Almost Heaven cabins
2. CB Ranch Camp -Almost Heaven cabins
100%
(66)
46mi from Gauley Bridge · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
The cabins are primitive, no electric or water. There are solar lights inside and and out also a propane wall heater for chilly nights. This is comfortable camping in the Beautiful Mountains of WV. There is a shower house with instant hot water and outside spigots for water, a porta potty, a fire-pit for cooking and camp fires at night while star gazing. The property is over 100 acres in Greenbrier county WV. There is a lot of history in this area. There are tons of wildlife on the property as well. We have awesome trails with GREAT Views for hiking or horse back riding should you decide to bring your own equine. Pets are allowed with prior notice (not to be left unattended in the cabins). We have a private dog park that you will have access to on the property. We also offer doggie daycare & boarding here at the farm (prior proof of vaccine is required) should you need our services. We also house horses/ponies/ goats/sheep/geese/ducks & chickens here on the farm. We are located 4 miles from downtown Lewisburg which has wonderful stores, antique shops and restaurants. Some of the attractions in town include Toot (taste of our town) , The Chocolate festival, WV State Fair, Carnegie Hall not to mention The Greenbrier Resort which is only 15 mins away. Also in the area is the Greenbrier River Trail 77 miles long for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Greenbrier State Forrest , Beartown State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Scenic highway, Lost World Caverns & Pomona Salt Cave and Spa. Close by is Hawk Knob Hard Cider & Mead, Smooth Ambler Distillery and Greenbrier Valley Brewing company etc. To many things to list this is just a few. Come visit WILD WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA you wont be disappointed..
NOTE : Also check out our other cabins "PONDVIEW CABIN" " Lil Red Ranch house" & "Fireside Cabin"
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Starry Nights New River Gorge
3. Starry Nights New River Gorge
100%
(166)
43mi from Gauley Bridge · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Best Dark Sky Hipcamp in the US 2025
Best in West Virginia 2025
Welcome to Starry Night New River Gorge of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Starry Nights NRG is 88 acres of mountain top land in the heart of Southern WV with easy access to a lake, rivers, State Parks, and NRG National Park. Enjoy long range views to the East and West of the Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains. See the sun rise and fall beyond the distant blue ridge lines as you await vast night skies free of light pollution. Watch the smoke rise from the forests creating clouds after a foggy morning or rain. Discover cliffs, caves, springs and more as you adventure the land. Hike the terrain with the East and West side of the property providing different experiences. All wildlife is in abundance and bird watchers rejoice, the forests and fields are alive. Enjoy the peace, still and quiet that comes with seclusion deep in the mountains.
There are currently three camping sites available. Each one comes with a picnic table, fire ring, trash can and an outhouse.
Cell phone and satellite service is excellent on the property. Benefits of being at the top.
••• Times include 15 minute descent from property to bottom of mountain •••
• 20 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• 30 minutes to NRGNP: Sandstone Falls
• 35 minutes to NRGNP Sandstone Visitor Center
• 15 minutes to historic downtown Hinton, stores, groceries and gas
• 15 minutes to 2000 acre Bluestone Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area, Bertha location. 20 minutes to Bluestone Lake Marina. 25 minutes to Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management, Indian Mills
• 15 minutes to Greenbrier River
• 15 minutes to New River
• 20 minutes to Bluestone River
• 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
• 70 minutes to New River Gorge Bridge
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly
4. Tawney Farm's Wild & Woolly
99%
(151)
12mi from Gauley Bridge · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
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)!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Bluestone Camp & Retreat
5. Bluestone Camp & Retreat
100%
(37)
45mi from Gauley Bridge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jennifer
November 2025
30 ft travel trailer
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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Caroline
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Prayer Mountain
Brandon was an incredible host! So kind and hospitable with his trusty side kick, Miracle. We can't wait to go again!!
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John
November 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
The camp site was in a clearing along woodline in a secluded location. Very accommodating and scenic. I noticed each campsite was similarly situated affording privacy and good separation from the others. It was also extremely clean. The leaves had been blown clear of the path to the outhouse, which was well stocked with tp. The view of the nightsky was as advertised. I highly recommend this campsite for it's ease of access, beautiful location, and seclusion.
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Randy and Rebecca
November 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Very peaceful and quiet. Very nice facility and very nice people. Perfect if you just want peace quiet.
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Jessica
October 2025
With kids
Our camp was rained out so we found refuge here for our little family. The kids absolutely loved the animals and the nature surrounding was gorgeous. The host we very responsive and welcoming. Definitely recommend.
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Zsolt
October 2025
32 ft travel trailer
Great quiet place, Mark was very helpful, site are level and clean
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Kelsey
October 2025
29 ft travel trailer
Beautiful land and very quiet. Definately remote but worth it! Mark was very helpful and kind.
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Jason
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The land was beautiful and the lots of privacy. Directions were clear and house is not visible from site. I appreciated the grate in fire pit making it easier to manage the fire. There are 2 other sites on the property but never heard or saw anybody. Makes a great home base for nearby adventures.
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Casey
October 2025
20 ft campervan
SECRET SPOT: Such a beautiful property. It was so serene and peaceful — spent a heavenly fall morning on the site as the sun rose! Watched a buck enjoy his breakfast. Easy directions in and out.
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Margot
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Lovely area, good phone service, picnic table, toilet and trash
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Gloria
October 2025
Tent
Absolutely loved it here! The view was incredible, and it was so peaceful. Loved hearing all the animals, and waking up to a field of horses behind our campsite was just the coolest. The bath/shower house was the best bonus! Our hosts were kind and patient as we arrived later than expected (but still made it right at the latest check-in time). Cheryl provided excellent directions which made it easy to find!
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Lillia
October 2025
10 ft toy hauler
With pets
I loved camping here. No light pollution so you can see the stars really well. So much space between camp sites so you don’t feel crowded in or like you have to be super quiet late at night. Had an outhouse, picnic table, and fire ring on site and tons of room for us to set up and spread out. Beautiful scenery and you were allowed to use downed branches as firewood!
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Meli
October 2025
Weekend Trip to CB Ranch Camp -Almost Heaven cabins
Beautiful land very private and quiet. Place was roomy and comfy and loved the bear theme. Could see all the stars at night. We saw deer in the morning frolicking in the fall colors. They had a nice set up prepared for a small bonfire and water jugs to extinguish before bed which was a nice touch. There was a propane heater and plenty of blankets. We took a walk to the pond and located some frogs. We never made it to the shower but the area has plenty to do. We went to a cidery, drive over an 1800# covered bridge, lost caves and bridge day. Will come back some day.
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Breanna
October 2025
With pets
Brandon and his wife are great hosts! My husband, myself and our 2 dogs had a great time I would highly recommend this stay. The animals are adorable and so friendly. We will definitely stay here again!
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Bill
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
Field of dreams was great spot if you are looking to avoid the crowds of campgrounds in the area. There were two other camping spots that were occupied but they are very far away. You can’t see the other spots. They all looked good. Property is well maintained. It is as advertised.
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Nick
October 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With pets
Stayed at the "Secret Spot" site, had a great time! It was indeed very private. We could not see or hear the other campers at their spots. Host was helpful and communicative. I particularly appreciated that the outhouse was clean and well maintained.
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David
October 2025
18 ft Class B
Clean beautiful camp. Very quiet and peaceful.
I get in that area every once in a while, will definitely stay again.
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Louis
October 2025
20 ft travel trailer
This was a great campsite and Mark was a perfect host! We’d absolutely stay again.
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Joseph
October 2025
Tent
What an amazing spot! I was on a solo motorcycle trip and stayed here in October as the leaves were starting to change. This spot was perfect. I enjoyed complete silence and seclusion. As mentioned, four wheel/AWD is needed. I was on an adventure motorcyle meant to tackle all terrain. I could see cars/sedans getting stuck on the saddle up and out of Secret Spot. I will be back with my family in the Spring.
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Kelli
October 2025
Tent
What a wonderful location to enjoy crisp mornings, changing leaves, and the Milky Way at night by a fire! Will definitely be back!
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