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The best beach camping near Summersville
94% (290) • 49 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Summersville
Camp Holly
1. Camp Holly
97%
(142)
29mi from Summersville · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
River Trail Hollow
2. River Trail Hollow
99%
(220)
38mi from Summersville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
*CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR SEASON. *REOPEN DATE: APRIL 1, 2026*
- MAXIMUM vehicle height is 10 FEET (to clear GBRT bridge at Stamping Creek)
- GREENBRIER RIVER and TRAIL (GBRT) steps from your campsite
- PEACEFUL, PRIVATE - NO big rigs, NO generators, limited occupancy
- DARK SKIES, no unnecessary lighting (fireflies are spectacular!)
- PET FRIENDLY (Max 2)
- COUNTRY STORE - rentals, beer, food, supplies - 0.5 mi
- HILLSBORO - gas, convenience, restaurants, beer and wine - 4 mi
- MARLINTON - restaurants, shopping, tavern - 12 mi by road, 10 mi by trail
- WATOGA STATE PARK, lake and pool - 5 mi
- SEEBERT BEACH yards away
- Active MAPLE FARM on premises - https://hillsboromaple.com/
LOCATION:
At junction of the Greenbrier River/Trail and Stamping Creek, sits on approximately 40 wooded acres.
Convenient to all Pocahontas County Attractions - Town of Marlinton, Watoga SP trails, Highland Scenic Hwy, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank Telescope, Beartown SP, Cranberry Glades and Wilderness, Falls of Hills Creek, Snowshoe Mountain Resort and more - https://pocahontascountywv.com/
AMENITIES:
8 Tent/RV sites and 3 Water/Electric sites, sites no closer than 50' from each other
Porta-johns and hot showers
Pavilion with wash sink and charging station
Tables and fire rings at each site
Firewood - 1st crate FREE, $5 per additional crate
Hammock friendly sites
COUNTRY STORE: Jack Horner's Corner - 0.5 miles downriver along Greenbrier River Trail. *WIFI* Open 7 days a week, 9am-9pm, Apr-Oct. Tubes, bicycle and kayak rentals. Fast food, soft-serve, craft beer, grocery, supply and souvenir sales. (304) 653-4515
CELL SERVICE LIMITED: 1-2 bars (good enough to text) at the beach; 2-3 bars (maybe a call) at store; Full signal at 219 (2 miles away)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams
3. Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams
85%
(41)
35mi from Summersville · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Gesundheit! resides on a 320-acre pristine tract of farm + mountain land in rural West Virginia with gardens, meadows, creeks, waterfalls, a lake, clean air + water. We have more than two miles of trails through a beautiful hardwood forest ensuring your stay will be spent in close proximity to nature.
Campsites are equipped with fire rings, access to clean drinking water, an outdoor shower + a composting toilet just a short walk from the sites.
We offer fishing, canoeing, hiking, guided hikes, plant + mushroom walks, guided tours of the Gesundheit property, buildings, plus much more. We also grow many seasonal vegetables that are available for purchase during your stay. Ask us about availability when booking!
The Gesundheit! Institute was founded by Patch Adams, M.D. + continues to function as a nonprofit focused on community health initiatives. We host many educational workshops throughout the year so make sure you check out upcoming events on our website at patchadams.org !
The beautiful Greenbrier River (the location of our favorite swimming hole) is a 5 minute drive down Locust Creek Rd + a 2 minute drive to the historic Locust Creek covered bridge. The small town of Hillsboro (birthplace of Nobel Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck) is 5 miles away with a restaurant (The Hillsboro Public House) + two gas stations. We are surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest with many state parks available less than a 15 minute drive from the property. There are many remarkable places to see while you're visiting; Cranberry Wilderness area, Watoga State Park, Bear Town State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, the Highland Scenic Highway + a little further North up 219 is Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort; a favorite for skiing + snowboarding, mountain biking, music (4848 Festival) + many other outdoor activities!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$33
/ night
Monongahela National Forest
4. Monongahela National Forest
96%
(52)
National forest 58mi from Summersville · 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
Babcock State Park
5. Babcock State Park
100%
(4)
State park 22mi from Summersville · 65 sites
Discover Babcock State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Little Beaver State Park
6. Little Beaver State Park
100%
(2)
State park 39mi from Summersville · 31 sites
Discover Little Beaver State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kanawha State Forest
7. Kanawha State Forest
100%
(3)
State forest 43mi from Summersville · 46 sites
Discover Kanawha State Forest's lush trails and diverse wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Greenbrier State Forest
8. Greenbrier State Forest
100%
(5)
State forest 47mi from Summersville · 16 sites
Discover Greenbrier State Forest: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
9. Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
State park 49mi from Summersville · 46 sites
Enjoy a lakeside campground and access to a resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
94% (290) • 49 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Summersville
Camp Holly
1. Camp Holly
97%
(142)
29mi from Summersville · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
River Trail Hollow
2. River Trail Hollow
99%
(220)
38mi from Summersville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
*CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR SEASON. *REOPEN DATE: APRIL 1, 2026*
- MAXIMUM vehicle height is 10 FEET (to clear GBRT bridge at Stamping Creek)
- GREENBRIER RIVER and TRAIL (GBRT) steps from your campsite
- PEACEFUL, PRIVATE - NO big rigs, NO generators, limited occupancy
- DARK SKIES, no unnecessary lighting (fireflies are spectacular!)
- PET FRIENDLY (Max 2)
- COUNTRY STORE - rentals, beer, food, supplies - 0.5 mi
- HILLSBORO - gas, convenience, restaurants, beer and wine - 4 mi
- MARLINTON - restaurants, shopping, tavern - 12 mi by road, 10 mi by trail
- WATOGA STATE PARK, lake and pool - 5 mi
- SEEBERT BEACH yards away
- Active MAPLE FARM on premises - https://hillsboromaple.com/
LOCATION:
At junction of the Greenbrier River/Trail and Stamping Creek, sits on approximately 40 wooded acres.
Convenient to all Pocahontas County Attractions - Town of Marlinton, Watoga SP trails, Highland Scenic Hwy, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank Telescope, Beartown SP, Cranberry Glades and Wilderness, Falls of Hills Creek, Snowshoe Mountain Resort and more - https://pocahontascountywv.com/
AMENITIES:
8 Tent/RV sites and 3 Water/Electric sites, sites no closer than 50' from each other
Porta-johns and hot showers
Pavilion with wash sink and charging station
Tables and fire rings at each site
Firewood - 1st crate FREE, $5 per additional crate
Hammock friendly sites
COUNTRY STORE: Jack Horner's Corner - 0.5 miles downriver along Greenbrier River Trail. *WIFI* Open 7 days a week, 9am-9pm, Apr-Oct. Tubes, bicycle and kayak rentals. Fast food, soft-serve, craft beer, grocery, supply and souvenir sales. (304) 653-4515
CELL SERVICE LIMITED: 1-2 bars (good enough to text) at the beach; 2-3 bars (maybe a call) at store; Full signal at 219 (2 miles away)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams
3. Gesundheit! Institute - Patch Adams
85%
(41)
35mi from Summersville · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Gesundheit! resides on a 320-acre pristine tract of farm + mountain land in rural West Virginia with gardens, meadows, creeks, waterfalls, a lake, clean air + water. We have more than two miles of trails through a beautiful hardwood forest ensuring your stay will be spent in close proximity to nature.
Campsites are equipped with fire rings, access to clean drinking water, an outdoor shower + a composting toilet just a short walk from the sites.
We offer fishing, canoeing, hiking, guided hikes, plant + mushroom walks, guided tours of the Gesundheit property, buildings, plus much more. We also grow many seasonal vegetables that are available for purchase during your stay. Ask us about availability when booking!
The Gesundheit! Institute was founded by Patch Adams, M.D. + continues to function as a nonprofit focused on community health initiatives. We host many educational workshops throughout the year so make sure you check out upcoming events on our website at patchadams.org !
The beautiful Greenbrier River (the location of our favorite swimming hole) is a 5 minute drive down Locust Creek Rd + a 2 minute drive to the historic Locust Creek covered bridge. The small town of Hillsboro (birthplace of Nobel Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck) is 5 miles away with a restaurant (The Hillsboro Public House) + two gas stations. We are surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest with many state parks available less than a 15 minute drive from the property. There are many remarkable places to see while you're visiting; Cranberry Wilderness area, Watoga State Park, Bear Town State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, the Highland Scenic Highway + a little further North up 219 is Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort; a favorite for skiing + snowboarding, mountain biking, music (4848 Festival) + many other outdoor activities!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$33
/ night
Monongahela National Forest
4. Monongahela National Forest
96%
(52)
National forest 58mi from Summersville · 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
Babcock State Park
5. Babcock State Park
100%
(4)
State park 22mi from Summersville · 65 sites
Discover Babcock State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Little Beaver State Park
6. Little Beaver State Park
100%
(2)
State park 39mi from Summersville · 31 sites
Discover Little Beaver State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Kanawha State Forest
7. Kanawha State Forest
100%
(3)
State forest 43mi from Summersville · 46 sites
Discover Kanawha State Forest's lush trails and diverse wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Greenbrier State Forest
8. Greenbrier State Forest
100%
(5)
State forest 47mi from Summersville · 16 sites
Discover Greenbrier State Forest: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
9. Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
State park 49mi from Summersville · 46 sites
Enjoy a lakeside campground and access to a resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ian
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
What a great little campground. Orderly and neat, well cared for, and tucked away right off the Greenbrier River trail. My group all agreed it was the highlight of our trip.
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Eric
October 2025
24 ft campervan
With pets
Easily accessible and a quaint quiet location. Everything as described in the description
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Abel
October 2025
Group trip
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!
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William
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot - we used to rent the cabins right down the road, but they are not available anymore. Very chill, great river and trail access, very close to Seebert store. We shall return
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Patrick
October 2025
Tent
Great location and setup, campsites are pretty well spaced out. Everything needed to enjoy the bike trail and the fall colors. Will definitely return.
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WILLIAM
October 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay at site #7. Everything was as advertised and would be happy to stay there again. Such a great base camp for riding the Greenbrier River Trail.
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Scott
October 2025
Tent
Very quiet and peaceful site. I stayed a few nights and enjoyed the stay. My Garmin GPS took me directly to the site so no issues with that and as stated, no cell service with att or Verizon, which is actually nice. Water, porta potty, showers, firewood, don't need much else.
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Alex
October 2025
Tent
Steve's campground was an excellent place to stay along the Greenbrier River. Its a very thought out place, very peaceful with nice amenities.
We're so glad they keep their mowing to a minimum to allow native plants and moss to grow. Native plants don't foster as many mosquitoes as conventional non-native grasses and we didnt have bug problems. The creek was super nice and so was the firewood. Looking forward to coming back!
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Val
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Excellent communication with Steve. Convenient, peaceful, as described.
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Wayne
October 2025
20 ft Class B
Nice little quiet campground. He was there when I arrived and let me know about everything in the area. There’s a great bike trail there also.
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Paul
October 2025
10 ft travel trailer
Awesome spot, hot showers!
Campground is well maintained, campsites are decently spaced apart. Each site has a nice picnic table and fire ring. Firewood available for purchase. There is no reception so be sure to print off instructions that the host sends you. Extremely close to Cranberry Gladed!
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Bobby
October 2025
Tent
2nd stay here. Still the best most convenient stay on the trail. I look forward to coming back. Thank you Steve
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Mathilda
October 2025
Tent
Loved camping here! Great campground with everything you need, plus easy trail and river access. Would happily stay again!!
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tabitha
September 2025
Tent
Nice place to relax at your campsite and a nice area to sit down and relax with a charging station. Everything was clear and I really enjoyed my stay!
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Regina
September 2025
Tent
Peaceful tent campsite right next to the creek and easy access to the Greenbrier River Trail and the Greenbrier River. Great place to stay for biking on the GRT in either direction and close to Jack Horner’s Corner for food, beverages or forgotten items. Nice pavilion provided on Steve’s land as an amenity kept us dry during a heavy rain and was much appreciated. Nice place to stay!
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Mark
September 2025
20 ft Class B
I stayed in a basic non-electric site and it was perfect for what I needed. Dark, quiet, hot shower, food close by, Greenbrier River even closer. Make sure you follow the directions! Also, the gate code is the combo for the padlock!
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Kathryn
September 2025
Tent
With pets
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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Karen
September 2025
Tent
River Trail Hollow Campground was a lovely place to spend the night during a bike trip that included the Greenbrier River Trail. The owners were very helpful, and we had a grassy, private site on the creek. Showers were a nice amenity after a hot day on a bike, and the we appreciated the free crate of firewood.
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John
September 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
Once again - a fabulous stay on Steve’s land. The camp is always well cared for and Steve is always working to make sure our stay is great. Fabulous place to stay!
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Jason
September 2025
Tent
This place is excellent! So clean and peaceful. It has hot showers and a place to wash your dishes, which is huge when you’re tent camping. It is close enough to things, yet you feel so far and tucked away. There is no cell service, and that was great! I was saddened as I broke down camp and cannot wait until I can return. Anyone needing a break from the grind and to unplug to recharge, this is the spot. Bring a kayak, fishing pole, and/or mountain bike.
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