Photo Credits: Photography by 3Spade7Star…read more Five River Campgrounds exceeded my highest expectations and had the most friendly, kindest, and most wonderful staff & owners. The campground is famous for its sold out annual Bluegrass festival yet it is gaining attention for its powwow events. It was very easy to find the campground. We went to the Five River Campgrounds for the Third Annual Powwow in Parsons in June 2025. It was the most meaningful pow wow I ever experienced. The owners of the campground (Joyce & John) gave the sales of the tickets to the powwow to the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) Memorial Grove. The non profit organization is involved in promoting awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Some of the performers gave their earnings to MMIW Memorial Grove as well. The Five Rivers Campgrounds owners welcomed us with open arms and immediately noticed us as photographers. We do a lot of philanthropic work in photography yet we rarely get noticed or thanked by many people for it. The owners of the campground were selling tee shirts and stickers with our photography. We had given permission to have our photography used to the performer we have taken the photo of and we were happy to see that he & the owners of the campground were displaying our photography on tee shirts and stickers in the campground shop. The campgrounds are beautiful with views of the mountain. Immediately staff helped us park and alerted us of the speed limit on the campgrounds. The powwow was held outdoors and there was an open air arena with a roof to provide shade. The stage in the venue had a shelter and a good view. You had to provide your own seating, yet we knew that beforehand. The fee for the pow wow was $10 for two days, and we captured the most memorable and beautiful photos we ever took on those days of performers in regalia against green foliage and the mountains. The powwow was small yet the amazing camaraderie and performers were unforgettable. This was one of the finest powwow venues in ambiance, performance, connections, and professionalism we ever experienced.

Quiet, friendly, respectful park. Easy to get to, just outside of a little town so you have all the…read moreplaces to get supplies. Tucked back up to a river so you feel a million miles away. I'll definitely be going back soon. My dog and I had a great time while we were there.

I have a CDL, and have been driving large vehicles for well over a decade. I have a 45' coach bus…read morewith a tag axel. We got to this park in the middle of the night, and had everything all pre-arranged with the office (including payment). When we got here, the roads were a bit narrow, but, even in the blizzard conditions, we were able to make our way (albeit very slowly) back to our lot. Once we got there, the pad itself is completely paved, and relatively level. The width of the pad is the exact width of our bus, therefore, you need to have a bit of driving skills to maneuver around here. We got one of the 50 amp sites (only 6 on property) and had a great view of the lodge and resort through our main windows. In addition, we have seen a law enforcement officer, plow truck, and one or two park vehicles drive by since we have been here. Oh yeah, we are the only people here now. One thing I will say about the park. The spots are not all that long, and there is really no reason for that. There is plenty of space at the end of the paved pad to continue on for 20-25 additional feet. I am not sure why they do not do that. Anyhow, on to the resort. The resort is a short walk across a beautiful foot bridge that extends over the water that surrounds the campground. When we got over there, we went to go book our spa appointments, and take a look at the indoor pool. You can read my other review on the resort for more information for that resort. Suffice it to say, that NOT ALL AMENITIES at the resort are included with the price of admission to the campground. During the winter months, it is $8 a day for up to four people to use the indoor / outdoor pool and hottubs. This is just a nuisance fee that truly serves no purpose. Just ask before you assume here. The rate during the summer is $15 a day for four people to use the pool or hottubs. The campground has beautiful amenities, and is really a nice place to stay and relax. During the summer months, the trees would be in full bloom, and would allow you to take advantage of the fire ring and nice gravel picnic areas on each site. This is definitely a place we will be coming back to.

My family and I went tent camping, so I can't speak for the RV sites. We had an enjoyable time. The…read moresites were clean, with garbage receptacles located nearby (enclosed to keep wildlife out.) The tent sites are a short walk from the bath house, and are located right on the lake. The sites provide a raised wooden platform for your tent as well as a picnic table and fire pit. The park doesn't allow outside firewood but you can purchase small bundles (6-7 pieces) for a little over $7. Lots of wildlife to see, and the fishing is good. Our family will be back!

Noel and I found the Elk River Camp and RV Park on Buffalo Rd in Gassaway, WV very easily. There…read morewas plenty of signage to help us find it. This is the Flatwoods Monster Chairs Location E also down by the Elk River. There is plenty of camping spots, beautiful river views and a great area for wading and fishing in the Elk River.

This RV park is a hidden gem! Mark is a gracious owner and provided us with door to door escort…read moreservice to our camp site! The grounds are beautifully groomed and the view is amazing! There are technically two different grounds for RVers and I was happy to be back in the farther grounds (less traffic noise from street and more privacy). It is lacking a few amenities. Although they are in the works, there are only port-a-potties around the campground and no laundry facility at this time. If long terming here, I would prefer to have at least a place to do laundry. If we are ever in the area, we will definitely stay here again!

Beautiful park. I looked at a couple of one star reviews and don't think they were at the same KOA!…read moreFirst off, for those that complain about where to check in, you drove right under the sign that told you exactly where to do so. Secondly, we found the spaces larger than most and the multi level area mean you were not right next to each other. And finally, it's nowhere near the freeway. It was quiet and secluded. We're in a 50' 5th wheel and had no problem maneuvering around to our spot. I'll bet this place is fun when they have a great band at the amphitheater that's on site! Can't wait to come back and explore the area more!!

They got one star only because it was not far off hwy. This KOA is part of a hotel franchise…read more That is where we checked in. No one guided us and no one around. Only one shower working and there should have been a mat on the as the floor. This was in the handicap stall. I had to be very careful. The spots were ok, grass needed to be cut and No one around to ask questions. All in all I think this place is more concern for their hotel guests!!!!

Very nice campground, would definitely recommend this place. Nice large spaces and pretty…read moresurroundings. The road coming into campground is very narrow and bumpy. Besides the road a very nice campground.

Nice campground, level well laid out spaces, friendly owners. I would definitely recommend this…read morecampground to anyone considering staying here. Easy drive to Morgantown, however the road getting there is very bumpy and is not extremely wide, but not the campgrounds fault. The gravel road in the campground is better than the paved road getting to it. Well maintained, clean and quiet.

Nice place to visit. Mr. Owner is a bit of an over emotional hot head but his wife is a real…read moresweet heart and makes up for her husband's off putting behavior. The grounds are serene. The bath house is very clean! We came for a short visit and was strong armed into staying the night in their converted school bus which was fun! I'm not a camper at all so I'll keep this short. The grounds are perfect for large family gatherings. There's space for kids to run and play and hide and chase. There's a pond for fishing and swings hanging from trees. Like something out of a story book. There are fire pits and worn trails. There's wifi but it's shit. City folk can unplug whether they want to or not.

Great place to camp with friendly staff. Well groomed grass…read moregives this place plenty of room for walks. Pond on sight to fish,

We had a wonderful few days camping at Coopers Rock! The…read moresites are a good size and decently spaced apart so we have a good amount of privacy. The campsite bathroom was clean, well stocked and regularly maintained. All of the employees at the trading post were friendly as well! Park rangers drove around regularly (4-5 time through the campsite a day I'd say). My only wish would be adding closure information onto the website so people know ahead of time. During our visit the main overlook was under construction/maintenance so there was no access to it. Which was a little disappointing since it looks beautiful online! But it was a short 5 minute walk out to the overlook so it was easy to get back to a different trail. (It is clear the individuals who work and manage the park take great pride in it, and take care of the facilities wonderfully!).

My husband and I just went on a camping trip to Coopers Rock and loved our time there! The views…read morewere beautiful, the trails were well cleared, and the bathroom at the main overlook site was one of the cleanest bathrooms we've ever been in. The Ravens Rock trail has a beautiful outlook with cool, large rock structures. And the rock city trail was super fun too! The free maps of all the trails are very helpful. Some blazes could've been marked a bit clearer and some signs for trail heads could be adjusted as well. There is limited parking at trail heads so be sure to get there early to beat the crowds. The trading post was a fun addition with Coopers Rock merch, stickers (our personal fav), some local goods, firewood, some camping supplies, and even some ice cream treats! Overall we had a really nice stay!

Loved this campground!! We saw Wild bunnies and they have a couple cool goats that live on the…read morepremises too. Quiet and peaceful park.

Upon first arriving and entering the camping store to check in I thought this place was going to be…read morepretty nice. Then we left to go to our site! This place is beyond rustic. First of all it is very hilly and covered with totally crushed concrete. Our motorhome was actually slipping backwards trying to go up one of the steep hills of broken and smashed concrete. Besides dealing with that the trees are very overgrown and hang pretty low ( I was lucky to get out with an intact roof), and the are sticking way into the roadway and actually put a nice scratch and chipped the paint on the side of our motorhome! Also note there are no full hookup sites, however there is a main dump station at the entrance. WiFi was virtually non existent as we couldn't even get a signal. Also forget about using cellular as Verizon, T-Mobile & AT & T all had no signal. there were too many trees for us to use Starlink. One: when I mentioned to a staff member about the trees they said "Oh!" And that was it. Never again, would rather travel a few hours away than stay here again.

I've been to so many parts of this forest that it's mind boggling. It's beautiful in ways that…read morewords could never describe. There is so much to see and so many cool places to explore. One of my favorite parts is Bickle Knob because the views from the fire tower are beyond spectacular. Bowden Cave is also a great place to explore as well. There is a ton of great places to camp, mountain bike, and hike. If you are ever able to stop in any part of the Monongahela National Forest please do yourself a favor and do it. Have fun and be safe!

Driving through WV, Monongahela National Forest is a must do. It's absolutely beautiful with tons…read moreof hiking trails. Many of the trails have adequate parking spots and restrooms. We went through the Cranberry Glades and also found a random trail that led to waterfalls. This forest is GIANT. We want to come back again and find a camping ground because this national forest is truly stunning.