5 Favorite Family-Friendly Campgrounds in West Virginia

It’s safe to say that West Virginia has the perfect campground for every type of traveler. From being fully immersed in nature with no cell service to being served a fresh farm-to-table breakfast in your dome, there’s an Almost Heaven adventure waiting for you in West Virginia.

1. Red Creek Campground

Petersburg, West Virginia

The Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia is so rugged and unique, that some compare its flora and fauna to that of Northern Canada. With sweeping views of the mountain ridgelines below, the Allegheny Plateau of Red Creek Campground is the perfect place to pitch your tent. At $11 per site, per night, this is a bargain vacation with a priceless view.

    2. Audra State Park

    Buckhannon, West Virginia

    For a classic West Virginia State Parks getaway, head to the jaw-dropping banks of the Middle Fork River in Audra State Park. You’ll get the full experience of camping, with all the nostalgic feelings of summer included. For $35 per site, per night, hiking trails, laundry facilities, the campground store and endless memories.

      3. WV Glamping Domes

      Alderson, West Virginia

      If a cozy bed with a full-functioning bathroom is more your style, then opt for one of the several unique styles of lodging at WV Glamping Domes. These dome structures are perfect for a weekend getaway, or just staring at the stars. The different domes can accommodate 2-10 people, so bring the whole family.

        4. Army Camp Campground

        Glen Jean, West Virginia

        If you want to be close to all the amenities of town without all the noise, check out this riverside site in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. This is a true off-the-grid site along the New River, meaning there is absolutely no fee to camp here. So, roll out your sleeping bags and enjoy an evening under the stars.

          5. Tomlinson Run State Park

          New Cumberland, West Virginia

          For the perfect combination of outdoorsy, rugged and comfortable accommodations, try one of the camper cabins in Tomlinson Run State Park. The camper cabins are small but equipped with furniture and picnic tables, and some offer electricity. This is the perfect way to explore a new West Virginia State Park for less than $100 per site, per night.

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            This post was last updated on June 23, 2025