- Monongahela National Forest
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Nathan
5 days ago
With kids
Pansy and Ronny are so kind, and they have a gorgeous place. A dusting of snow fell while we were there, adding to the beauty.
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Justin
1 week ago
19 ft campervan
Incredible property with incredible views. So quiet and peaceful. Will definitely be back!!
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Lauren
2 weeks ago
30 ft campervan
This is a really neat site located on the Cowpasture River. The camp host is very nice and accommodating!
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Elizabeth
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Olde Tyme Cabins
The location was perfect! We felt secluded in our little camp and were able to hike up the hillside nearby. We loved the campfire with the lights strung around, and there were roasting sticks in one of the RV cubbies. The hot tub was amazing. We did get rained out of the hot tub, since there is no awning over it, but once the rain stopped, we were able to enjoy again. The master bed was comfortable, and the bunk beds have a curtain to keep lights out for later sleepers. We camped in mid-November and stayed warm and cozy the whole time. Our only complaint was the water. It never quite worked well enough to shower, and washing dishes was frustrating. We did let our hosts know, and they came quickly to work on it, which helped for a short while, but didn't last the duration.
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Corey
3 weeks ago
Tent
Nice spot, would be great to go with a few friends and all get spots.
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Shane
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Amazing every time we camp here! Will definitely continue coming back!
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Meggen
November 2025
With kids
So calming and a good place to sleep! We were just spending the night but would be a great place to spend a weekend. Sweet cats greet you, also ducks and chickens. Fridge, microwave, and coffee pot available. Enclosed bathroom with shower and toilet inside. Great little diner down the road! Just be advised there is no signal there or the surrounding area. The wifi works well for the TV but not great for cellphones.
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David
November 2025
4 nights at Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Camp
Awesome location , Tucker County, WV. Many, many parks near, Federal, National, State and local towns. Dog absolutely loved it here. Easy car access to tent and cabin sites.
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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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Levi
November 2025
40 ft Class A
Beautiful and quiet spot on the water. Pearl was very sweet and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
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Patricia
November 2025
Tent
We loved camping on Wade’s Spearmint Patch! There was so much to explore in the surrounding area and we truly felt at peace. We didn’t know how much we needed the chance to completely disconnect and slow down. Seneca Rocks was incredible and we hope to be back!
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Kassidy
November 2025
Tent
Such an awesome campsite! The hosts were incredibly responsive and kind! 10/10. Looking forward to our next stay!
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Leslie
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful and peaceful, with very nice bathrooms, and shower.
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Andy
October 2025
Tent
With pets
I had a great time camping in the pasture, the night sky was so open and clear and full of stars. I appreciated that you can see the Community Center from any of the campgrounds so you can make your way there to use the toilets and showers.
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Mikey
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Really enjoyed camping on Vincent's campgrounds! We went for three nights in late October and the fall foliage was out of a painting. The coffee pavilion was cute and I thought the firewood was a good deal. We were on RF2, one of the large riverfront campgrounds and really enjoyed being right on the water. No one else was on the other two riverfront campgrounds so the privacy was nice; not too many trees in between our camp and RF3 if there had been others there. We took a drive up to the Olson Observation tower (maybe 15 minutes away) and it was a view I'll never forget. Definitely the highlight for me!
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WILLIAM
October 2025
Tent
Really enjoyed the the camp! Its nice and quiet back behind the rocks and not far from the main trail head to the top of seneca rocks or the stores in town. Would definitely love to come back sometime. Wade was there to meet and greet us with the firewood already stacked and ready to go. Greatly appreciated his kindness and hospitality.
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Ian
October 2025
Tent
Fourth Moon Camp was perfect. Nice and secluded but only a few minutes drive to a couple historic general stores with restaurants and everything you'd need. The Camp is literally right behind Seneca Rocks on a private property with amazing views. Wade was kind enough to stock us up with more than enough firewood and was super helpful prior to and during our arrival. We are already making plans to return!
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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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lauren
October 2025
With pets
Best camping on the east coast. Beautiful location. 100% nature time!
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neil
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
This place is truly AMAZING the view up top is unbelievable we actually saw a meteor shower the night we were there i 100 percent would recommend this place and Cristina was great to deal with THANKS AGAIN 😊
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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!
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47 ratings · 8 reviews
June 2018
Dolly Sods is magical. The Red Creek campground is a convenient place to spend the night before starting an early morning backpacking trip. The campground contains several secluded and well vegetated sites but they are first come first serve. Site 1 is very exposed. We were baking in the July afternoon sun but were grateful to have snagged the last site on a holiday weekend. In the summer the days are warm but the nights are cold due to the higher elevation. There are an endless number of trails available in the Dolly Sods area.
Becky & Melanie W.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2017
dispersed , widely spaced along river
Rich P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2017
These hike-in sites fill up quickly on weekends, and there are no reservations. Go during the week if you can!
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Shawn K.
8 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
Spruce Knob Lake Campground is an absolute hidden gem. If you're looking for remote and beautiful camping and hiking, this is an amazing place. We stayed in one of the 'walk-in' campsites, and there were no other campers within eyeshot. We took the Seneca Creek trail and it was achingly beautiful with mysterious shady groves of evergreens interspersed with fields of spring wildflowers and waterfalls. Will definitely return. This is also a great place for fishing enthusiasts, since the lake and streams are well-stocked by the state with trout and other species.
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Melissa W.
8 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
This campground was showcased in National Geographic Adventure magazine prior to its demise over 10+ years ago. This campground allows you to detach from the grid and also from the glampers. What this campground offers is tubing the South Shenandoah River which goes around the campground. The facilities are top notched with all running water bathrooms and individual showers. Great family camping!!!!!!
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Jack B.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2017
There's a nice path from the #70's tent sites straight down to the general store which are convenient, as well they sell and deliver firewood via the golf carts
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Nguyen D.
8 years on Hipcamp
September 2015
Great campground. The campground managers are salt of the earth, excellent people. Great place to camp with kids.
Zach S.
10 years on Hipcamp
September 2015
You want primitive camping? You've got it! All of the sites are very spaciious with plenty of room between the sites. Make sure you put your cooler away (we pushed outs under the camper) because bears will try to get in them and who wants to replace a good cooler? Make sure you have plenty of jugs or water totes because you'll need to pump water from the well. Don't use the outhouses. You'll never forget the smell. I've found ferns to be quite entertaining when needing a squat.
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Eric L.
10 years on Hipcamp