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Beginner Camping in West Virginia

West Virginia state parks give beginners mountain scenery without needing backcountry skills, especially at campgrounds with bathhouses and reservable sites.

Expect curvy roads, cool valleys, and variable mountain weather; arrive before dark and keep your first trip simple.

4 places to start

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8397 Audra Park Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201

304-457-1162

1584 Blackwater Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260

304-259-5216

4800 Watoga Park Road, Marlinton, WV 24954

304-799-4087

486 Babcock Road, Clifftop, WV 25831

304-438-3004