Outdoor
Adventures
written by olivia miller
High-Five
west virginia camping
accommodations
Three Otters Eco Retreat. Photo by Casey Shattuck.
C
amping means different things to different
people, and West Virginia’s accommodations
do not discriminate. Whether you’re looking
for a secluded tent site, a hookup for your RV or a
comfortable cabin with all the amenities, there’s an ideal
camping accommodation waiting for you in the Mountain
State. Whether you’re camping or glamping, these five
accommodation options will inspire you to get outside and
explore wild, wonderful West Virginia like never before.
Bear Heaven Campground’s
One-of-a-Kind Tent Sites
Use Bear Heaven Campground as home base while
exploring Otter Creek Wilderness Area, one of West
Virginia’s hidden hiking and backpacking gems. You’ll also
find that just next door lies 20,698 acres of rugged terrain
with 45 miles of hiking trails to explore. If you prefer to
stay closer to home, a short walk will lead you to the old
Bear Heaven picnic area, an open area where you can
play games or try bouldering on large rock formations
scattered among the picnic tables. Canine companions
are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash.
The campground is open mid-April to early December, and
no reservations are necessary. For more information, contact
the Cheat Ranger District in Parsons at (304) 478-2000.
Beech Fork State Park’s
Cozy, Comfortable Cabins
Photo by USDA Forest Service.
Experience true seclusion at one of Bear Heaven
Campground’s primitive tent campsites. Located near
the Otter Creek Wilderness Area approximately 14 miles
northeast of Elkins on Forest Road 91 in Monongahela
National Forest, this campground offers eight sites nestled
along rock outcroppings that offer truly unique landscapes.
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2 0 2 0 D i sc o v e r Wes t V i rg i n i a
Photo by WV Department of Commerce.