campingrandma wrote: Try the Summersville Lake area. The Army Corps of Engineers has a campground there called Battle Run. This lake is HUGE and is gorgeous. Boating, water sports, diving, white water rafting nearby, nestled in the mountains (it is a mountain lake so it is DEEP). The New River Gorge Bridge is just a short drive away.
I grew up 30 miles from there and Battle Run is the first true campground I ever stayed at. Oh, there is a swimming beach right across from the campground and if you decide you want history, there is lots of that around the area also.
We totally agree. Also, your 5-year old will love the awesome and unique playground at this great park.
we also like the same things to do as jim. we were told holly river state park was a gorgous place to go, but road was very curvy getting into to park. we have 30 ft. trailer.any suggestions on this park what there is to do, because everyone posted also told us to go to stonewall jackson and caanan valley. i agreed with jims wife they looked more like resorts and maybe not as much hicking.
Jimfromvirginia wrote: Planning trips for next year. One state we have not visited is West Virginia. It will be my wife and I with my 5 year old son in a 32' TT with a 18' Superslide. Looking for a nice family campground (water/electric) near an area with things to do. Not much on history stuff, but like biking, water,tubing, and mountains.If you have any ideas, please advise.
Hello Jim.......WILD AND WONDERFUL WEST BY GOD VIRGINIA!!!!
Guess you realized I am from WV. Stonewall Jackson Resort/campground has been mentioned. My wife and I love camping there. It is 150 mile pull for us (one way). I pull our 31' TT and she pulls our 18' bass boat. Great area to camp. All sites have a level paved area for your rig and a huge area that is level, picnic table, and fire ring and it all graveled in that area. If it rains there is no mud to be had. Make sure you call in advance for reservations though. A lot of folks come out of Ohio and PA to camp there. I wish my wife and I lived closer, we would be there at least twice a month. It is a great campground.
I enjoy going to the Summersville Lake area also but Canaan Valley is just as nice. I don't know if you have pets but do not plan to go to Battle Run Campground on Summersville Lake as pets are not allowed there.
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