Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Porterwood, WV
Nestled amidst the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Porterwood, WV, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring that every adventurer finds their perfect escape. For RV drivers, the nearby Tygart Lake State Park provides spacious campsites complete with electric hookups, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding forests, ideal for fishing and boating enthusiasts. Tent campers can enjoy the undisturbed tranquility of the Monongahela National Forest, where numerous established campgrounds feature access to hiking trails, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, making it perfect for nature lovers. If you seek a more rugged experience, dispersed camping areas within the national forest allow for a more spontaneous adventure, giving you the chance to pitch your tent under the starlit West Virginia sky without the constraints of established campgrounds. The lush geography around Porterwood includes rolling hills, dense woodlands, and picturesque rivers, creating a peaceful backdrop for your outdoor escapades. Whether you're looking for the comforts of an RV site, a cozy tent spot, or a rugged wilderness experience, Porterwood serves as an inviting gateway to West Virginia’s stunning natural landscapes.
Spring Gap Campground in Allegany County is located just 13 min southeast of Cumberland, MD with an elevation of 564 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite Campground in Allegany County is located 35 min east of Cumberland, MD with an elevation of 529 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is located in the Lee Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (36 min southwest of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 754 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $30.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include playground. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Blackwater Falls Campground is part of Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia (1 hr 36 min southeast of Morgantown, WV) with an elevation of 3,115 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $36.79 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, restroom, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Shenandoah River Campground is part of Shenandoah River State Park in Virginia (46 min south of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 719 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 18 cabins. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 31 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $359.00. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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