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Black Elk Campground

Hosted by Megan · Clendenin, West Virginia

4 sites · RV, Tent · 15 acres

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Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

A one hour drive from Charleston, WV! Each riverside site is approximately a third of an acre in size and has mature shade trees! This primitive setting is nestled along the Elk River, in northern Kanawha County, among both full-time residents and seasonal campsites. Tent or hammock camp along the river bank! You're also welcome to camp almost anywhere on the property to find your perfect spot, if you'd prefer to be mountainside instead. A lightly traveled dirt road runs through the property. While an SUV or 4x4 is recommended, regular cars can access the site. No campers or ATVs please. Our grounds are a great destination for the outdoor enthusiast, but we don't have quite enough parking space for our ATV friends. While you're here, you have foot access to the river, and many places to walk. Feel free to bring your fishing gear, kayaks, bicycles, etc. and stay for a while. Please reach out if you have any questions, we can likely accommodate your needs. The closest town is Clendenin, WV - which includes gas stations, restaurants, a grocery store, and access to the Elk River Trail. All around, you'll have many options for the Elk River Trail, Rail Explorers, Carol's Crossroads Best Restaurant (Maysel), and the upcoming Dundon Trailhead (Clay) - owned and operated by the WV Division of Natural Resources. Many DNR river access sites are nearby too, including Queen Shoals and King Shoals. If we're out of extras here, there are other watercraft rental options in the area, including Elk River Get-A-Way (Clendenin). Note: Please make sure your arrival is between Wednesday and Sunday of the week.

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3 sites

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Chickadee - Riverside

Tent site · Sleeps 6

1/3 of an acre of camping area! This is a flat, riverside campsite. This is a very secluded and beautiful setting. There is a building that you may request (in advance), in case of rain. There are no bathroom amenities here. Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. A "luggable loo" camping toilet system is available to rent on a first come basis. Request this in the extras if needed. Meet and greet generally available Wednesday - Sunday. (No Monday/Tuesday arrivals please.) In dry weather, on-site loading and unloading is allowed.

Short walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

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Goldfinch - Riverside

Tent site · Sleeps 4

Approximately a 1/3 of an acre of flat, riverside camping. This site has good trees for hammock camping and a raspberry patch. There are no bathroom amenities here. Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. A "luggable loo" camping toilet system is available to rent on a first come basis. Request this in the extras if needed. Meet and greet generally available Wednesday - Sunday. (No Monday/Tuesday arrivals please.) In dry weather, on-site loading and unloading is allowed.

Short walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

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Warbler - Riverside

Tent site · Sleeps 4

1/3 of an acre of camping area! This is a flat, riverside campsite, with very close access to both the river and upper parking area. There are no bathroom amenities here. Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. A "luggable loo" camping toilet system is available to rent on a first come basis. Request this in the extras if needed. Meet and greet generally available Wednesday - Sunday. (No Monday/Tuesday arrivals please.) In dry weather, on-site loading and unloading is allowed.

Short walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

RV/tent sites

1 site

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Whippoorwill: Mountainside-Drive-up

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 20 ft

This option was intended to be an overflow spot, or for the camper who is not yet sure about sleeping riverside. This one is a bit smaller, but also easier to camp at with its convenient drive-up access, no matter what the conditions. Please note: There are no bathroom amenities here. Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. A "luggable loo" camping toilet system is available to rent on a first come basis. Request this in the extras if needed. Meet and greet generally available Wednesday - Sunday. (No Monday/Tuesday arrivals please.)

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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Location

Clendenin, Clay County, West Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Megan F.

Joined in May 2026

Black Elk Campground

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Chickadee - Riverside

Goldfinch - Riverside

Warbler - Riverside

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Whippoorwill: Mountainside-Drive-up

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Hosted by Megan F.

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