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99% (665) 26 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Morgantown

Private Riverside Retreat

1. Private Riverside Retreat

96%
(24)
33mi from Morgantown · 1 site
Immerse yourself in nature at our Riverside Retreat situated on the Middle Yough River and Great Allegheny Passage Trail. Our expansive private campsite allows you to pitch tents directly on the river bank, down the river hill out of sight from passing cyclists. Our property borders the GAP bike trail for easy access to premiere cycling. Ride your bike 1 mile upstream to the town of Confluence and the Youghiogheny River Lake Dam, or 9 miles downstream to enjoy extensive outdoor activities in the town of Ohiopyle. Experience first class year round trout fishing just a few steps into the river where beautiful rainbow and brown trout thrive. Wildlife sightings are common at the campsite where you can spot ducks, ospreys, bald eagles, and river otters. Family friendly activities abound, such as water play in the river and train watching the historic B&O railroad, an active cargo train line across the river. Boating enthusiasts will enjoy easy river access for recreational paddling directly off the campsite, while more adventurous boaters can challenge themselves further downstream with renowned whitewater paddling on the Middle and Lower Yough. Tubing is also a popular activity on our calm section of the river. Explore interesting sites a short drive away, such as Fallingwater, Ohiopyle State Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Laurel Caverns. Pay a visit to the quaint town of Confluence to stock up on all your provisions and essentials just one mile from the campsite. Enjoy the best of both worlds: the seclusion of a private campsite immersed in nature, combined with convenient amenities. Spread out your tents along the river, utilize your private porta potty, use the fire pit to cook under the stars, and enjoy direct river access. Parking is conveniently located just uphill from your campsite, overlooking the river. Experience everything the Laurel Highlands has to offer at our Riverside Retreat!
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from 
$35
 / night
Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Camp

2. Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Camp

97%
(1012)
43mi from Morgantown · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
🌲 Welcome to Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground 🌲 Nestled in the forests of Tucker County, WV near Monongahela National Forest, our 35-acre riverside retreat features 2,100 feet of stunning Dry Fork River frontage, winding trails, and year-round outdoor adventure. 🏕 Stay your way with 15 unique campsites (each with slabwood benches and firepits), 5 rustic 10x12 cabin shelters (lockable, bring your own padlock), 10 scenic RV sites (4 with electric/water hookups, 6 for boon-docking), and exciting new additions for 2025 / 2026! 🌟 Featured Premium Stays 🌟 🛶 Riverfront Group Sites • RF1 – Private forest site for 8–12 with canopy space, firepit, river trail • RF2 – Open riverfront site for 10–16 with epic views • RF3 – Hammock grove by the river for 10–16, sand & rocks 🏡 New Deluxe Cabins • Cabin D1 – Sleeps 6, mossy boulders, king + bunks, forest trail to river • Cabin B1 – Cozy cabin for 5, ancient forest setting, firepit 🚌 C1 – Boho Bus Village (Sleeps 8–16) Two vibrantly painted vintage buses with 4 queen bunks, tent area, firepit, and garden 🔥 Tipi Stargazing Camp – (8–25 guests) 18-ft tipi with woodstove, LED lights, 4 cots, fire circle – perfect for group retreats! 🚣 Kayak from the Dry Fork to the Black Fork, stroll the Hendricks Swinging Bridge, or explore Fernow Experimental Forest nearby. Bring your bikes, tubes, snorkels, and hiking boots! 💧Spring water, clean porta-potties, charging area at office cabin and 24/7 coffee pavilion. Parsons is just 4 miles away for supplies and coffee. 🎟 Self-check-in starts at noon. Book now—our newest premium sites fill fast!
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Electrical hookup
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from 
$24
 / night
Red Run Cabin

3. Red Run Cabin

100%
(1)
32mi from Morgantown · 1 site
Our cabin is located on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland where most of land is either State parks or forests because of its natural beauty and recreational value. The area is an all season resort where you can enjoy the lake and beach as well as various outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, sail boarding, hiking, and horseback riding most of the year. In winter with up to 100 inches of snow, you can ski, snow board, and tube at the near by Wisp Ski Resort or cross country ski at several State parks managed for it during winter. The fall is celebrated for the color change of the trees by the Fall Fest in mid October. Current renovations for 2025 include new flooring throughout, new base cabinets, and other minor improvements. Learn more about this land: Private on acre lot with lake views and on site access to the lake and beach. State parks and forests nearby with access to wilderness areas and many activities. Wisp ski area and Adventure Sports Center - down hill and cross country skiing.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$277
 / night
Tygart Lake State Park

4. Tygart Lake State Park

State park 23mi from Morgantown · 40 sites
Discover Tygart Lake State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
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Herrington Manor State Park

5. Herrington Manor State Park

State park 29mi from Morgantown · 20 sites
Discover Herrington Manor State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
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Swallow Falls State Park

6. Swallow Falls State Park

100%
(6)
State park 29mi from Morgantown · 63 sites
Waterfalls and whitewater rapids lie along the wild Youghiogheny River in this Maryland park.
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Ohiopyle State Park

7. Ohiopyle State Park

92%
(39)
State park 28mi from Morgantown · 224 sites
Hiking, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting? Pick your challenge at Ohiopyle.
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Youghiogheny River Lake

8. Youghiogheny River Lake

100%
(3)
Park 32mi from Morgantown · 164 sites
Got Trout? If not, best head to the heart of the Laurel Highlands to the Youghiogheny River Lake. This 16-mile length channel provides some of the best fishing, powerboat’n, and water skiing in the state. Halfway between Pittsburgh and D.C. this is your lake to beat the heat. So grab your ice chest, fishing rod, and some binoculars and get ready to view (and live) the wild life. Good times never get old.
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Deep Creek Lake State Park

9. Deep Creek Lake State Park

88%
(5)
State park 31mi from Morgantown · 104 sites
There’s plenty of fish in the, well... lake! As the name would suggest, Deep Creek Lake is most known for its water-related activities. Stocked with trout, walleye, bass, and yellow perch, fishers will certainly find a good catch. And with a 24-hour boat launch you have aquatic access mornin’, noon and night. If you decide to stay over, you’ve got a boatload of accommodation options, ranging from a primitive, forest structure to a glamped-out yurt to your trusty ol’ tent. Over 95% of the park consists of forest that has regenerated from the original stands of timber and transformed into an primo example of a maturing northern hardwood forest. Take a hike on Meadow Mountain and experience the peaceful beauty of this area for yourself.
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Ryerson Station State Park

10. Ryerson Station State Park

State park 32mi from Morgantown · 44 sites
Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
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Monongahela National Forest

11. Monongahela National Forest

96%
(52)
National forest 75mi from Morgantown · 599 sites
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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Audra State Park

12. Audra State Park

100%
(1)
State park 42mi from Morgantown · 67 sites
Discover the rustic charm of Audra State Park's riverside camping.
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Big Run State Park

13. Big Run State Park

100%
(1)
State park 44mi from Morgantown · 2 sites
Ready to get wild ‘n out? Big Run is the ultimate rugged getaway. Located at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, the park is a bomb semi-primitive base camp from which to explore the surrounding Savage River State Forest. You have easy access to fishing and boating on the reservoir, but keep it simple with non-motorized boats.Enjoy sweeping vistas and multiple creek crossings on the Monroe Run Trail, whose trailhead is next to campsite 62. At just under five miles, the trail runs along the old CCC road that connected the Savage River and Meadow Mountain camps in the 1930s. And be prepared for some seriously fierce natural beauty, especially if you visit in the fall. The surrounding mountain ridges offer a spectacular display of changing colors.
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99% (665) 26 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Morgantown

Private Riverside Retreat

1. Private Riverside Retreat

96%
(24)
33mi from Morgantown · 1 site
Immerse yourself in nature at our Riverside Retreat situated on the Middle Yough River and Great Allegheny Passage Trail. Our expansive private campsite allows you to pitch tents directly on the river bank, down the river hill out of sight from passing cyclists. Our property borders the GAP bike trail for easy access to premiere cycling. Ride your bike 1 mile upstream to the town of Confluence and the Youghiogheny River Lake Dam, or 9 miles downstream to enjoy extensive outdoor activities in the town of Ohiopyle. Experience first class year round trout fishing just a few steps into the river where beautiful rainbow and brown trout thrive. Wildlife sightings are common at the campsite where you can spot ducks, ospreys, bald eagles, and river otters. Family friendly activities abound, such as water play in the river and train watching the historic B&O railroad, an active cargo train line across the river. Boating enthusiasts will enjoy easy river access for recreational paddling directly off the campsite, while more adventurous boaters can challenge themselves further downstream with renowned whitewater paddling on the Middle and Lower Yough. Tubing is also a popular activity on our calm section of the river. Explore interesting sites a short drive away, such as Fallingwater, Ohiopyle State Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Laurel Caverns. Pay a visit to the quaint town of Confluence to stock up on all your provisions and essentials just one mile from the campsite. Enjoy the best of both worlds: the seclusion of a private campsite immersed in nature, combined with convenient amenities. Spread out your tents along the river, utilize your private porta potty, use the fire pit to cook under the stars, and enjoy direct river access. Parking is conveniently located just uphill from your campsite, overlooking the river. Experience everything the Laurel Highlands has to offer at our Riverside Retreat!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$35
 / night
Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Camp

2. Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Camp

97%
(1012)
43mi from Morgantown · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
🌲 Welcome to Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground 🌲 Nestled in the forests of Tucker County, WV near Monongahela National Forest, our 35-acre riverside retreat features 2,100 feet of stunning Dry Fork River frontage, winding trails, and year-round outdoor adventure. 🏕 Stay your way with 15 unique campsites (each with slabwood benches and firepits), 5 rustic 10x12 cabin shelters (lockable, bring your own padlock), 10 scenic RV sites (4 with electric/water hookups, 6 for boon-docking), and exciting new additions for 2025 / 2026! 🌟 Featured Premium Stays 🌟 🛶 Riverfront Group Sites • RF1 – Private forest site for 8–12 with canopy space, firepit, river trail • RF2 – Open riverfront site for 10–16 with epic views • RF3 – Hammock grove by the river for 10–16, sand & rocks 🏡 New Deluxe Cabins • Cabin D1 – Sleeps 6, mossy boulders, king + bunks, forest trail to river • Cabin B1 – Cozy cabin for 5, ancient forest setting, firepit 🚌 C1 – Boho Bus Village (Sleeps 8–16) Two vibrantly painted vintage buses with 4 queen bunks, tent area, firepit, and garden 🔥 Tipi Stargazing Camp – (8–25 guests) 18-ft tipi with woodstove, LED lights, 4 cots, fire circle – perfect for group retreats! 🚣 Kayak from the Dry Fork to the Black Fork, stroll the Hendricks Swinging Bridge, or explore Fernow Experimental Forest nearby. Bring your bikes, tubes, snorkels, and hiking boots! 💧Spring water, clean porta-potties, charging area at office cabin and 24/7 coffee pavilion. Parsons is just 4 miles away for supplies and coffee. 🎟 Self-check-in starts at noon. Book now—our newest premium sites fill fast!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$24
 / night
Red Run Cabin

3. Red Run Cabin

100%
(1)
32mi from Morgantown · 1 site
Our cabin is located on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland where most of land is either State parks or forests because of its natural beauty and recreational value. The area is an all season resort where you can enjoy the lake and beach as well as various outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, sail boarding, hiking, and horseback riding most of the year. In winter with up to 100 inches of snow, you can ski, snow board, and tube at the near by Wisp Ski Resort or cross country ski at several State parks managed for it during winter. The fall is celebrated for the color change of the trees by the Fall Fest in mid October. Current renovations for 2025 include new flooring throughout, new base cabinets, and other minor improvements. Learn more about this land: Private on acre lot with lake views and on site access to the lake and beach. State parks and forests nearby with access to wilderness areas and many activities. Wisp ski area and Adventure Sports Center - down hill and cross country skiing.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$277
 / night
Tygart Lake State Park

4. Tygart Lake State Park

State park 23mi from Morgantown · 40 sites
Discover Tygart Lake State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
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Electrical hookup
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Herrington Manor State Park

5. Herrington Manor State Park

State park 29mi from Morgantown · 20 sites
Discover Herrington Manor State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
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Campfires
Swallow Falls State Park

6. Swallow Falls State Park

100%
(6)
State park 29mi from Morgantown · 63 sites
Waterfalls and whitewater rapids lie along the wild Youghiogheny River in this Maryland park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ohiopyle State Park

7. Ohiopyle State Park

92%
(39)
State park 28mi from Morgantown · 224 sites
Hiking, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting? Pick your challenge at Ohiopyle.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Youghiogheny River Lake

8. Youghiogheny River Lake

100%
(3)
Park 32mi from Morgantown · 164 sites
Got Trout? If not, best head to the heart of the Laurel Highlands to the Youghiogheny River Lake. This 16-mile length channel provides some of the best fishing, powerboat’n, and water skiing in the state. Halfway between Pittsburgh and D.C. this is your lake to beat the heat. So grab your ice chest, fishing rod, and some binoculars and get ready to view (and live) the wild life. Good times never get old.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Deep Creek Lake State Park

9. Deep Creek Lake State Park

88%
(5)
State park 31mi from Morgantown · 104 sites
There’s plenty of fish in the, well... lake! As the name would suggest, Deep Creek Lake is most known for its water-related activities. Stocked with trout, walleye, bass, and yellow perch, fishers will certainly find a good catch. And with a 24-hour boat launch you have aquatic access mornin’, noon and night. If you decide to stay over, you’ve got a boatload of accommodation options, ranging from a primitive, forest structure to a glamped-out yurt to your trusty ol’ tent. Over 95% of the park consists of forest that has regenerated from the original stands of timber and transformed into an primo example of a maturing northern hardwood forest. Take a hike on Meadow Mountain and experience the peaceful beauty of this area for yourself.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ryerson Station State Park

10. Ryerson Station State Park

State park 32mi from Morgantown · 44 sites
Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Monongahela National Forest

11. Monongahela National Forest

96%
(52)
National forest 75mi from Morgantown · 599 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Audra State Park

12. Audra State Park

100%
(1)
State park 42mi from Morgantown · 67 sites
Discover the rustic charm of Audra State Park's riverside camping.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Big Run State Park

13. Big Run State Park

100%
(1)
State park 44mi from Morgantown · 2 sites
Ready to get wild ‘n out? Big Run is the ultimate rugged getaway. Located at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, the park is a bomb semi-primitive base camp from which to explore the surrounding Savage River State Forest. You have easy access to fishing and boating on the reservoir, but keep it simple with non-motorized boats.Enjoy sweeping vistas and multiple creek crossings on the Monroe Run Trail, whose trailhead is next to campsite 62. At just under five miles, the trail runs along the old CCC road that connected the Savage River and Meadow Mountain camps in the 1930s. And be prepared for some seriously fierce natural beauty, especially if you visit in the fall. The surrounding mountain ridges offer a spectacular display of changing colors.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

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