Lake Camping Near Wheeling, West Virginia, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures near Wheeling, West Virginia! With over 270 options in the area specifically tailored to those seeking a lakeside experience, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Fish Farm Camp (135 reviews), Towpath Trail Peace Park (107 reviews), or Burnhead Grazings (96 reviews) for tried and true camping experiences. From whitewater paddling to hiking and fishing, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from. And with popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash facilities, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors. So why wait? Start planning your lakefront camping getaway today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures near Wheeling, West Virginia! With over 270 options in the area specifically tailored to those seeking a lakeside experience, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Fish Farm Camp (135 reviews), Towpath Trail Peace Park (107 reviews), or Burnhead Grazings (96 reviews) for tried and true camping experiences. From whitewater paddling to hiking and fishing, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from. And with popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash facilities, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors. So why wait? Start planning your lakefront camping getaway today!

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1. Camp Presmont Camping

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27mi from Wheeling · 38 sites · Tents, Lodging · Piedmont, OH

At Camp Presmont our Mission Statement is: Employing the beauty of creation, Camp Presmont exists to serve the church, nurture the family, and reach the lost with the gospel in the power of the Spirit to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. By offering individual site rentals we are able to reach even more people for Christ. We do have a no drugs or alcohol policy for our property, this includes smoking. We feel that we have a small slice of paradise out here, so please come and check us out. The camp is located right above beautiful Peidmont lake, giving you a great view and opportunity for activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. We also have plenty of other activities available like basketball, volleyball, hiking, disc golf and more. (Bring own balls and discs). We would love to have you out and share with you the beauty that is our camp!

2. Fish Farm Camp

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48mi from Wheeling · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Pleasant City, OH

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.

3. Paradise

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18mi from Wheeling · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · West Finley, PA

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.

4. Sparkman Lake

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30mi from Wheeling · 15 sites · RVs, Lodging · Woodsfield, OH

At Sparkman Lake, we are a small family-owned and operated business, a private little get-a-way spot, and a place you "can get lost for a little while". Nestled in the hills of Monroe County, Ohio, Sparkman Lake (approx. 3 acres) sits on 40+ acres of the wooden area directly off State Route 145. We are located between Malaga & Miltonsburg. Sitting just a few miles away from the intersection with State Route 800 in Malaga, Ohio. The site offers 5 fully furnished cozy rustic rental cabins, a 4 bedroom deluxe cabin & 12 RV full hook-up lots. Individual parking is available at each lot. We took over in December 2018. We are constantly upgrading our property and completing projects to help improve our beautiful piece of land. It started with some simple property cleanup, clearing brush, fixing broken structures, and adding stone for instant transformations. Our goal is to offer our community a local place to visit and enjoy themselves, the great outdoors, fishing, pedal boating, and sitting around a campfire. As well as a close option to stay when you visit our wonderful county. We hope to continue providing this service. ACTIVITIES: • Pedal Boating • Campfires • Fishing • Swing Set, Climbing Dome & Slide • Basketball

5. 4 Pelicans Ohio

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38mi from Wheeling · 1 site · Lodging · Leesville, OH

Renovated Leesville Lake Cabin Sleeps 6 W/ WIFI Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cabin with a beautiful valley view and a 5 minute walk to the waterfront at Leesville Lake. The cabin also includes a Pontoon Boat available mid April to mid October. Book now for The Algonquin Mill Festival, Atwood lake fall festival, Carrollton sports events, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Hunting season, just a short drive to Muskingum Public Land. - Now Offering WiFi! Log into your Hulu or Netflix account and enjoy a movie marathon! - We have a High Focus on Cleanliness of the home - Pets welcome with No pet fee - Fully renovated cabin completed August 2022. - Brand new eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters moen faucets as well as stainless cookware, dishes, utensils and Additional appliances are also available. - Two separate bedrooms, One with 2 foam Queen Serta beds and One with 1 double Sealy pillow top. - Full bathroom with a combined laundry room. Complete with shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, wash clothes ect. - Outdoor Pavillon with night time lighting and rocking chairs - Front porch with rocking chairs and fire pit and firewood - Backyard Fire pit with ample firewood and Adirondack chairs - Picnic Table with umbrella - Books, DVD’s and games for the whole family Request the link for a video of your outdoor experiences!

6. FireFly Woods

39mi from Wheeling · 8 sites · Tents · Bowerston, OH

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of our cozy cabins or campground nestled in the heart of the woods. Enjoy the tranquility of nature and the warmth of a crackling fire under a starlit sky at Leesville Lake. Our cabins are thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful escape. Each cabin offers a rustic charm, modern amenities, and a private deck to soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding woods. Conveniently situated amidst lush greenery and lakeside access...our cabins offer easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic picnic areas. Unwind in the great outdoors and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

7. Private Pond Camping

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49mi from Wheeling · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Philadelphia, OH

Set on a retired golf course, this one-of-a-kind property offers a peaceful escape with a touch of nostalgia. Explore old golf cart trails now perfect for hiking or mountain biking through wooded areas. Unwind by the private pond—ideal for catch-and-release fishing or a cozy evening fire by the water’s edge. Whether you're looking for quiet relaxation or outdoor adventure, this spot offers a scenic, spacious, and secluded setting. We run an outdoor airsoft field on the 2nd and 4th weekends. If you do not mind camping while the event is going on feel free to reach out to me and I can un block those weekends as well.

Camper favorites near Wheeling

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Sparkman Lake

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30mi from Wheeling · 15 sites · RVs, Lodging · Woodsfield, OH

At Sparkman Lake, we are a small family-owned and operated business, a private little get-a-way spot, and a place you "can get lost for a little while". Nestled in the hills of Monroe County, Ohio, Sparkman Lake (approx. 3 acres) sits on 40+ acres of the wooden area directly off State Route 145. We are located between Malaga & Miltonsburg. Sitting just a few miles away from the intersection with State Route 800 in Malaga, Ohio. The site offers 5 fully furnished cozy rustic rental cabins, a 4 bedroom deluxe cabin & 12 RV full hook-up lots. Individual parking is available at each lot. We took over in December 2018. We are constantly upgrading our property and completing projects to help improve our beautiful piece of land. It started with some simple property cleanup, clearing brush, fixing broken structures, and adding stone for instant transformations. Our goal is to offer our community a local place to visit and enjoy themselves, the great outdoors, fishing, pedal boating, and sitting around a campfire. As well as a close option to stay when you visit our wonderful county. We hope to continue providing this service. ACTIVITIES: • Pedal Boating • Campfires • Fishing • Swing Set, Climbing Dome & Slide • Basketball

4 Pelicans Ohio

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38mi from Wheeling · 1 site · Lodging · Leesville, OH

Renovated Leesville Lake Cabin Sleeps 6 W/ WIFI Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cabin with a beautiful valley view and a 5 minute walk to the waterfront at Leesville Lake. The cabin also includes a Pontoon Boat available mid April to mid October. Book now for The Algonquin Mill Festival, Atwood lake fall festival, Carrollton sports events, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Hunting season, just a short drive to Muskingum Public Land. - Now Offering WiFi! Log into your Hulu or Netflix account and enjoy a movie marathon! - We have a High Focus on Cleanliness of the home - Pets welcome with No pet fee - Fully renovated cabin completed August 2022. - Brand new eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters moen faucets as well as stainless cookware, dishes, utensils and Additional appliances are also available. - Two separate bedrooms, One with 2 foam Queen Serta beds and One with 1 double Sealy pillow top. - Full bathroom with a combined laundry room. Complete with shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, wash clothes ect. - Outdoor Pavillon with night time lighting and rocking chairs - Front porch with rocking chairs and fire pit and firewood - Backyard Fire pit with ample firewood and Adirondack chairs - Picnic Table with umbrella - Books, DVD’s and games for the whole family Request the link for a video of your outdoor experiences!

FireFly Woods

39mi from Wheeling · 8 sites · Tents · Bowerston, OH

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of our cozy cabins or campground nestled in the heart of the woods. Enjoy the tranquility of nature and the warmth of a crackling fire under a starlit sky at Leesville Lake. Our cabins are thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful escape. Each cabin offers a rustic charm, modern amenities, and a private deck to soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding woods. Conveniently situated amidst lush greenery and lakeside access...our cabins offer easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic picnic areas. Unwind in the great outdoors and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Private Pond Camping

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49mi from Wheeling · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Philadelphia, OH

Set on a retired golf course, this one-of-a-kind property offers a peaceful escape with a touch of nostalgia. Explore old golf cart trails now perfect for hiking or mountain biking through wooded areas. Unwind by the private pond—ideal for catch-and-release fishing or a cozy evening fire by the water’s edge. Whether you're looking for quiet relaxation or outdoor adventure, this spot offers a scenic, spacious, and secluded setting. We run an outdoor airsoft field on the 2nd and 4th weekends. If you do not mind camping while the event is going on feel free to reach out to me and I can un block those weekends as well.

Public campgrounds near Wheeling

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Barkcamp Campground

18mi from Wheeling · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barkcamp State Park

Polly Hill Campground

19mi from Wheeling · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ryerson Station State Park

Jefferson Lake Campground

28mi from Wheeling · 24 sites · in Jefferson Lake State Park

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Raccoon Creek Park Campground

33mi from Wheeling · 182 sites · Tents, RVs · in Raccoon Creek State Park

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Raccoon Creek Park Group Campground

33mi from Wheeling · 3 sites · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Tomlinson Run Campground

33mi from Wheeling · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tomlinson Run State Park

Sioux Campground

33mi from Wheeling · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Pioneer Campground

33mi from Wheeling · 4 sites · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Ring Mill Campground

39mi from Wheeling · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

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Lamping Homestead

40mi from Wheeling · 6 sites · in Wayne National Forest

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Salt Fork Campground

42mi from Wheeling · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salt Fork State Park

Haught Run Campground

47mi from Wheeling · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Stories from the community

Amber

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Always a great stay with a great host! Been coming for years and will keep coming back.

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Matthew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Pond Camping

Our weekend at this site went perfect! Plenty of land to explore and hike as well as fishing! Truly thoroughly enjoyed camping at this site, perfect place to get away for the weekend. Be aware of how cozy the sites are. If you want more privacy, I would encourage you to shop around.

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Justin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful site for camping. Drew was very accommodating for my last minute booking.

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Severn

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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!

Aurelio

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Such an amazing site and experience that we booked another night!

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Chad

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise

Great Hosts, Great Communication! Stayed for 2 nights and the property is very clean and well kept. Plenty of fish in pond, Large Mouth Bass, Striped Perch, and Blue Gills. No cell service so you can unwind. Had a peddle boat for use, be we didn’t try it. Heard Coyotes in the evening. It was a wonderful weekend. Highly Recommend.

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Brad

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Awesome property. This was our 2nd stay and won't be the last.

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Christopher Morgan

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Paradise

Great stop to relax in nature, hosts were very kind, and if you pull a camper/have an RV don’t take the back way there 😂

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Miranda

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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

2 nights at Fish Farm Camp

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.

Christopher

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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.

Pam

August 2025

Tent

6 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful lake! Relaxing! Fun to fish! And as always Drew is an awesome host!

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Daniil

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Really great place, thank you Drew for everything!

Laura

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

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.

Pam

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Fish Farm Camp

As usual another beautiful trip! Drew is awesome and lake is just to beautiful!