The best lakeside camping near Shinnston

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In Shinnston, you’ll find over 550 lake-focused camping options, with nightly rates averaging $46 and some spots dipping as low as $20. Campsites here run along peaceful lakeshores and tucked-away coves—prime territory for fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking. Top picks include Cheat View Outpost (68 reviews), where the water is never far from your tent, ROCK⭐️STAR (24 reviews) with easy lake access, and Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's (9 reviews) for a quieter retreat. Most sites allow campfires and offer showers and toilets, so you won’t be roughing it too hard. If you want to wake up to mist over the lake and spend your days casting a line or spotting herons, this is the place to pitch your tent.

94% (124) 19 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Shinnston

Cheat View Outpost

1. Cheat View Outpost

98%
(110)
30mi from Shinnston · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
On the edge of Cheat CanyonLearn more about this land:Several romote tent sites to choose from close to stream and trails Room for campers in meadow
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$10
 / night
ROCK⭐️STAR

2. ROCK⭐️STAR

88%
(26)
19mi from Shinnston · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
CAMP ROCKST⭐️R 🎃 Whats with that name you say? Well!………My soulmate and I are on a dream mission renovating a very old once was house/building/bar that sets on almost 3 acres. The dream is a safe place to be and enjoy good food music and cold beer. ❤️All walks of life are welcome here at RockSt☆r❤️👽💛🤡💙🤠💚🖤🤎🤍🧡 2️⃣campsite’s W/electric 🏕🚍 ⛺️Disbursed tent sites you choose on arrival where you would like to camp ⛺️Tent camp sites are PPP = P-ark in gravel lot P-ack gear 1 min walk P-itch tent ℹ️ -Available always 🚽🚰- Items with double stars ** please see extras 🚿Hot/cold Outdoor shower house ** 🪵 firewood** 🎣🪱 fishing worms** 📸🎶 RockStaR🛼 🪩photo Session /Jam** 📪 We are located off I -79 Goshen Road Exit #146 Smithtown Rd Morgantown, WV 26508 📍GAS The Pilot Station open 24hrs 0.3 mi 🏧 📍HotSpot Hailey's 0.3 mi🎰🏧 📍ParknRide 0.1 mi 🅿️🚖 📍4-H Camp/ with Public swimming pool 1.6 mi🛝🏀🪁🏖 📍WV Railtrail access 4.3 mi 🚴🏻‍♂️🚵‍♀️🌸🍄🪺🌳🐿 📍Marina river access 4.2 mi 🚣🏻‍♀️🐠🎣🐟🛶 📍Toms Run Perserve 0.6 mi 🌲🌻🍄🌷🐿 📍Walmart is 3.6 mi exit 1 🛒🏧 ❤️ Few things to be expected when staying with us at here at RockSt☆r ...besides a warm and welcome smile 😊 Thats a meet and greet from our very friendly kittycat's that roam the property they are in and out of main house. 🦌🐿🦨🐀🪨🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾Deer can be seen in the back yard most evenings. ❤️Please If you are traveling with pets use caution before just letting them off leash when you arive . 🌲We do have a creek running threw the property, Lots of mother nature here in Wild and Wonderful West Virgina . Being close to the interstate and The Pilot truck stop station thats OpEn 24\7 It does get loud at times . Just so ya know ! ❤️Safe travels
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$10
 / night
Paradise

3. Paradise

100%
(7)
43mi from Shinnston · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
This is retired farm in the middle of nowhere. We have a lake that is stocked with trout, catfish, bass and whatever else is in there. The lake is catch and release only. Fee for fishing. This is a place for people that want to enjoy nature and not have several people camping next to them. This is not a campground with a lot of people, sometimes you may be the only people staying there. Learn more about this land: Hike in woods, basically enjoy nature. We have wooded areas and open field areas to explore. Great place to get away from the world and relax. No utilities or restrooms available. Cell phones only work in limited areas.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night
Tygart Lake State Park

4. Tygart Lake State Park

State park 17mi from Shinnston · 40 sites
Discover Tygart Lake State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Coopers Rock State Forest

5. Coopers Rock State Forest

100%
(4)
State forest 33mi from Shinnston · 25 sites
Discover Coopers Rock State Forest's natural splendor and outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's

6. Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's

89%
(14)
50mi from Shinnston · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground! We are a spacious campground tucked in the beautiful, lush Laurel Highlands of western PA. Our tent sites are mostly secluded and private with plenty of room for you to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and/or loved ones. Benner's has a myriad of fun activities and on-site amenities for your enjoyment. Our amenities include a swimming pool, a beautiful NEW bathhouse with hot showers, mini golf, communal fire pits, arcade, store with ice cream and drinks, fishing ponds, and much more. The amenities are open during the camping season from May through October. Tent camping is available year round too (for you cold weather people). We are located near Ohiopyle State Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$42
 / night
Red Run Cabin

7. Red Run Cabin

100%
(1)
50mi from Shinnston · 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
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

8. Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

State park 33mi from Shinnston · 46 sites
Enjoy a lakeside campground and access to a resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Cabwaylingo State Forest

9. Cabwaylingo State Forest

State forest 148mi from Shinnston · 22 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Watoga State Park

10. Watoga State Park

75%
(4)
State park 89mi from Shinnston · 88 sites
Discover Watoga State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Ryerson Station State Park

11. Ryerson Station State Park

State park 35mi from Shinnston · 44 sites
Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
North Bend State Park

12. North Bend State Park

100%
(1)
State park 45mi from Shinnston · 77 sites
Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Herrington Manor State Park

13. Herrington Manor State Park

State park 45mi from Shinnston · 20 sites
Discover Herrington Manor State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
Pets
Campfires
Wayne National Forest

14. Wayne National Forest

94%
(8)
National forest 100mi from Shinnston · 121 sites
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.
Blackwater Falls State Park

15. Blackwater Falls State Park

95%
(11)
State park 47mi from Shinnston · 104 sites
Scenic waterfalls, forested mountains, and amber waters make photo magic at Blackwater Falls.
Pets
Campfires
Showers

In Shinnston, you’ll find over 550 lake-focused camping options, with nightly rates averaging $46 and some spots dipping as low as $20. Campsites here run along peaceful lakeshores and tucked-away coves—prime territory for fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking. Top picks include Cheat View Outpost (68 reviews), where the water is never far from your tent, ROCK⭐️STAR (24 reviews) with easy lake access, and Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's (9 reviews) for a quieter retreat. Most sites allow campfires and offer showers and toilets, so you won’t be roughing it too hard. If you want to wake up to mist over the lake and spend your days casting a line or spotting herons, this is the place to pitch your tent.

94% (124) 19 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Shinnston

Cheat View Outpost

1. Cheat View Outpost

98%
(110)
30mi from Shinnston · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
On the edge of Cheat CanyonLearn more about this land:Several romote tent sites to choose from close to stream and trails Room for campers in meadow
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$10
 / night
ROCK⭐️STAR

2. ROCK⭐️STAR

88%
(26)
19mi from Shinnston · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
CAMP ROCKST⭐️R 🎃 Whats with that name you say? Well!………My soulmate and I are on a dream mission renovating a very old once was house/building/bar that sets on almost 3 acres. The dream is a safe place to be and enjoy good food music and cold beer. ❤️All walks of life are welcome here at RockSt☆r❤️👽💛🤡💙🤠💚🖤🤎🤍🧡 2️⃣campsite’s W/electric 🏕🚍 ⛺️Disbursed tent sites you choose on arrival where you would like to camp ⛺️Tent camp sites are PPP = P-ark in gravel lot P-ack gear 1 min walk P-itch tent ℹ️ -Available always 🚽🚰- Items with double stars ** please see extras 🚿Hot/cold Outdoor shower house ** 🪵 firewood** 🎣🪱 fishing worms** 📸🎶 RockStaR🛼 🪩photo Session /Jam** 📪 We are located off I -79 Goshen Road Exit #146 Smithtown Rd Morgantown, WV 26508 📍GAS The Pilot Station open 24hrs 0.3 mi 🏧 📍HotSpot Hailey's 0.3 mi🎰🏧 📍ParknRide 0.1 mi 🅿️🚖 📍4-H Camp/ with Public swimming pool 1.6 mi🛝🏀🪁🏖 📍WV Railtrail access 4.3 mi 🚴🏻‍♂️🚵‍♀️🌸🍄🪺🌳🐿 📍Marina river access 4.2 mi 🚣🏻‍♀️🐠🎣🐟🛶 📍Toms Run Perserve 0.6 mi 🌲🌻🍄🌷🐿 📍Walmart is 3.6 mi exit 1 🛒🏧 ❤️ Few things to be expected when staying with us at here at RockSt☆r ...besides a warm and welcome smile 😊 Thats a meet and greet from our very friendly kittycat's that roam the property they are in and out of main house. 🦌🐿🦨🐀🪨🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾Deer can be seen in the back yard most evenings. ❤️Please If you are traveling with pets use caution before just letting them off leash when you arive . 🌲We do have a creek running threw the property, Lots of mother nature here in Wild and Wonderful West Virgina . Being close to the interstate and The Pilot truck stop station thats OpEn 24\7 It does get loud at times . Just so ya know ! ❤️Safe travels
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$10
 / night
Paradise

3. Paradise

100%
(7)
43mi from Shinnston · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
This is retired farm in the middle of nowhere. We have a lake that is stocked with trout, catfish, bass and whatever else is in there. The lake is catch and release only. Fee for fishing. This is a place for people that want to enjoy nature and not have several people camping next to them. This is not a campground with a lot of people, sometimes you may be the only people staying there. Learn more about this land: Hike in woods, basically enjoy nature. We have wooded areas and open field areas to explore. Great place to get away from the world and relax. No utilities or restrooms available. Cell phones only work in limited areas.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night
Tygart Lake State Park

4. Tygart Lake State Park

State park 17mi from Shinnston · 40 sites
Discover Tygart Lake State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Coopers Rock State Forest

5. Coopers Rock State Forest

100%
(4)
State forest 33mi from Shinnston · 25 sites
Discover Coopers Rock State Forest's natural splendor and outdoor activities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's

6. Ohiopyle Camping @ Benner's

89%
(14)
50mi from Shinnston · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground! We are a spacious campground tucked in the beautiful, lush Laurel Highlands of western PA. Our tent sites are mostly secluded and private with plenty of room for you to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and/or loved ones. Benner's has a myriad of fun activities and on-site amenities for your enjoyment. Our amenities include a swimming pool, a beautiful NEW bathhouse with hot showers, mini golf, communal fire pits, arcade, store with ice cream and drinks, fishing ponds, and much more. The amenities are open during the camping season from May through October. Tent camping is available year round too (for you cold weather people). We are located near Ohiopyle State Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$42
 / night
Red Run Cabin

7. Red Run Cabin

100%
(1)
50mi from Shinnston · 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
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

8. Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

State park 33mi from Shinnston · 46 sites
Enjoy a lakeside campground and access to a resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Cabwaylingo State Forest

9. Cabwaylingo State Forest

State forest 148mi from Shinnston · 22 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Cabwaylingo State Forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Watoga State Park

10. Watoga State Park

75%
(4)
State park 89mi from Shinnston · 88 sites
Discover Watoga State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Ryerson Station State Park

11. Ryerson Station State Park

State park 35mi from Shinnston · 44 sites
Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
North Bend State Park

12. North Bend State Park

100%
(1)
State park 45mi from Shinnston · 77 sites
Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Herrington Manor State Park

13. Herrington Manor State Park

State park 45mi from Shinnston · 20 sites
Discover Herrington Manor State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
Pets
Campfires
Wayne National Forest

14. Wayne National Forest

94%
(8)
National forest 100mi from Shinnston · 121 sites
Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.
Blackwater Falls State Park

15. Blackwater Falls State Park

95%
(11)
State park 47mi from Shinnston · 104 sites
Scenic waterfalls, forested mountains, and amber waters make photo magic at Blackwater Falls.
Pets
Campfires
Showers

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