- Waterside Camping
The best waterside camping near Parkersburg
96% (916) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Parkersburg
Fish Farm Camp
1. Fish Farm Camp
99%
(351)
45mi from Parkersburg · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We have a beautiful 20 acre lake. It's 60 ft deep with crystal clear water and is great for swimming and fishing. Kayaking welcome too. We also have a couple other ponds available for fishing as well. We raise fresh water prawn and bluegill in the summertime, so late september we have fresh shrimp available. Lots of waterfowl and deer here to see.
Toilets
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Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Bare Cove
2. Bare Cove
89%
(14)
29mi from Parkersburg · 69 sites · Tents, RVs
Bare Cove is a recreation lake with campsites. However, we are not your typical camp ground. We have no quiet hours, we do get loud and have a great time on the weekends. It’s not uncommon for beer pong or card games to go into the early hours. We are open to all ages and backgrounds, anybody that enjoys making friends and having fun on the lake. All guests must sign personal injury waivers to cover our 6.
So about the property, it’s 120+ acres with a 5 acre man made lake that features blue waters, a beach area and tikibar. We have atv trails, private camp sites and group sites. Enjoy the day floating in the clear blue water, fishing (separate pond) or hiking. Our lake also features a launch pillow for blasting your friends up to 20 ft in the air! We do have large float's for rent, which are great for groups. Thanks for looking, would love to host you and your party out at the lake.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$10
/ night
Wayne National Forest
3. Wayne National Forest
94%
(8)
National forest 38mi from Parkersburg · 121 sites
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.
Forked Run State Park
4. Forked Run State Park
State park 17mi from Parkersburg · 23 sites
Forked Run State park features hickory and maple trees lining lake shores, making this a classic Appalachian beauty. Walk along one of the hiking trails where you can keep an eye out for white-tailed deer and gray foxes tucked away behind the blue phox and bloodroot wildflowers. Catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and crappie are plentiful for the taking if you plan on bringing your fishing pole, and a ten horsepower limit on boating guarantees to keep the waters calm. If you're interested in catching some deer or turkey for a pre-emptive Thanksgiving feast, be sure to bring your hunting license with you. A small sandy beach and athletic courts provide that perfect balance of recreation and relaxation.
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Toilets
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North Bend State Park
5. North Bend State Park
100%
(1)
State park 23mi from Parkersburg · 77 sites
Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Zaleski State Forest
6. Zaleski State Forest
State forest 45mi from Parkersburg · 17 sites
Discover Zaleski State Forest's lush trails and historic sites.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
96% (916) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Parkersburg
Fish Farm Camp
1. Fish Farm Camp
99%
(351)
45mi from Parkersburg · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We have a beautiful 20 acre lake. It's 60 ft deep with crystal clear water and is great for swimming and fishing. Kayaking welcome too. We also have a couple other ponds available for fishing as well. We raise fresh water prawn and bluegill in the summertime, so late september we have fresh shrimp available. Lots of waterfowl and deer here to see.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Bare Cove
2. Bare Cove
89%
(14)
29mi from Parkersburg · 69 sites · Tents, RVs
Bare Cove is a recreation lake with campsites. However, we are not your typical camp ground. We have no quiet hours, we do get loud and have a great time on the weekends. It’s not uncommon for beer pong or card games to go into the early hours. We are open to all ages and backgrounds, anybody that enjoys making friends and having fun on the lake. All guests must sign personal injury waivers to cover our 6.
So about the property, it’s 120+ acres with a 5 acre man made lake that features blue waters, a beach area and tikibar. We have atv trails, private camp sites and group sites. Enjoy the day floating in the clear blue water, fishing (separate pond) or hiking. Our lake also features a launch pillow for blasting your friends up to 20 ft in the air! We do have large float's for rent, which are great for groups. Thanks for looking, would love to host you and your party out at the lake.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$10
/ night
Wayne National Forest
3. Wayne National Forest
94%
(8)
National forest 38mi from Parkersburg · 121 sites
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.
Forked Run State Park
4. Forked Run State Park
State park 17mi from Parkersburg · 23 sites
Forked Run State park features hickory and maple trees lining lake shores, making this a classic Appalachian beauty. Walk along one of the hiking trails where you can keep an eye out for white-tailed deer and gray foxes tucked away behind the blue phox and bloodroot wildflowers. Catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and crappie are plentiful for the taking if you plan on bringing your fishing pole, and a ten horsepower limit on boating guarantees to keep the waters calm. If you're interested in catching some deer or turkey for a pre-emptive Thanksgiving feast, be sure to bring your hunting license with you. A small sandy beach and athletic courts provide that perfect balance of recreation and relaxation.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
North Bend State Park
5. North Bend State Park
100%
(1)
State park 23mi from Parkersburg · 77 sites
Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Zaleski State Forest
6. Zaleski State Forest
State forest 45mi from Parkersburg · 17 sites
Discover Zaleski State Forest's lush trails and historic sites.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Amber
October 2025
Tent
Always a great stay with a great host! Been coming for years and will keep coming back.
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Justin
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We were the only campers on the lake. Property was beautiful. Drew was a helpful host. Would recommend this spot
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Maddy
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful site for camping. Drew was very accommodating for my last minute booking.
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Severn
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Awesome spot for fishing, leisurely paddling, and car camping. Clean, water was great, firewood was well seasoned and appropriately priced, outhouse was accessible and not terrifying (I only rate outhouses as terrifying or not). Will be coming back very soon.
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Flor
September 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I like to camp as a group and Drew was very accommodating! We had a blast and will always recommend to anyone who asks. We will definitely be coming back.
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Courtney
September 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved tent camping on Drew's property! It is absolutely beautiful here. The sites are spaced perfectly so that any noise made by other campers isn't too loud. We spent our anniversary weekend here and it was the perfect spot for it!! We definitely loved our little visitors that came by occasionally! The toilet was an unexpected plus! The property was really clean. Fishing could've been better but it was also chilly so that may have been why. 1000% recommend staying here!
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Aurelio
August 2025
Tent
Such an amazing site and experience that we booked another night!
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Brad
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Awesome property. This was our 2nd stay and won't be the last.
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Miranda
August 2025
Tent
With kids
What a beautiful piece of land! We basically had the place to ourselves. Drew was very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip. The outhouse was a nice bonus! And it didn't stink.
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Zach
August 2025
Tent
My camping partner wound up falling ill during our trip and Drew was especially helpful and accommodating in the resulting change of plans. Fish Farm Camp's property is a gem--beautiful and private--and while our trip did not pan out as we might have liked, Drew was excellent in making our pivots as smooth as possible.
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Christopher
August 2025
20 ft campervan
Drew is an amazing host, and the lake is awesome. Great swimming and fishing, and the sites are spaced out nicely. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend.
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Donna
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The lake was just right, we had plenty of room to be alone. It was awesome that we could launch our kayaks right from our spot. We had a blast watching all the different birds and seeing the fish jump out of the water.
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Pam
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful lake! Relaxing! Fun to fish! And as always Drew is an awesome host!
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Daniil
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Really great place, thank you Drew for everything!
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Laura
July 2025
Tent
Beautiful place. Fishing wasn’t that great, only caught a few small ones, and another guy on a boat said he didn’t catch much either… it IS called Fish camp. I prepaid for eggs and minnows, and they didn’t have them, so he gave us a little extra wood instead. The host is hard to reach if you need anything. But all in all it was a nice place.
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July 2025
Tent
Group trip
As usual another beautiful trip! Drew is awesome and lake is just to beautiful!
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Jim
July 2025
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Stacy
July 2025
Tent
Pretty spot & Drew was very generous with the firewood and very respectful of my privacy. Felt safe and peaceful there. Sites do not have coverage or shade but are situated so that they feel private from one another. Thanks for a nice stay!
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Jordan
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Returning camper here! Its always such a great time out on Drew's campsites. They're always clean and maintained well. Will camp again next year.
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Lisa
July 2025
Tent
Drew's Fish Farm Camp was peaceful, beautiful and quiet. I would like to stay there again!
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