Meadow Creek Campground is a terrific place stay outdoors while exploring around New River Gorge…read moreNational Park. When first planning out my itinerary for visiting the park, I had researched that there were plentiful campgrounds located within the area. So...I knew I would be camping out somewhere for my first night at New River Gorge. I just didn't know where exactly I would end my day. Well...after finishing hanging out at the Grand View section of the park in late afternoon, I was okay to start looking for a campground. I always refer to the trusty app on my phone called Campendium, to find my campsites. And as usual, Campendium did not disappoint! I quickly browsed all the reviews for Meadow Creek and was excited to come here. From the Grand View part of New River Gorge (which btw, is one of the primary highlights of the park), it was just 17 miles to drive to Meadow Creek. And best of all the location of the campground was in the proper direction for my next destination, being Sandstone Falls. Let me give some details about how simple it is come to Meadow Creek and get a campsite for the night... and yes, it has to be one of the easiest spots (in terms of finding a place to rest at while on a whim) I have ever come across along my journeys around the USA. - Cell phone reception works fine in the area, so simply plug "Meadow Creek Campground" into Google Maps and you'll easily be directed here. - It is free to camp out! How cool. Once I arrived, the instruction board mentioned to just pick a campsite and it's yours! How simple! - There must have been about 25 - 30 campsites available for choosing, and basically there was no one here. I had my pick of any site. - All the sites were situated on soft, fluffy grass, which always is beneficial when pitching a tent. This way you can have a gentle, comfortable sleep. - The sites all had barbecue pits. They were well spaced apart from each other to feel like you have privacy. You can start charcoal grills also. - A very interesting fact is this...trailers and RVs are not allowed!!! Prohibited! That's so peculiar? Usually, you have RV sites and parks that don't allow tents. But here it was the opposite. So nice for me, someone who carries a tent in the trunk of my car, to feel like I was prioritized, lol. Btw, I noticed the folks that were spending the night here actually slept in their cars rather than pitching tents. - They have vault toilets houses but they're extremely well maintained and clean. In fact, when I stepped inside one of them, it smelt beautifully, with a nice fragrance. - Located just 2.5 miles down the road is the Sandstone General Store and Eatery. This local little joint has groceries, gas and supplies...ideal for picking up anything to cook on your barbecue. You could even purchase prepared sandwiches if you don't feel like cooking. And prices here were extremely cheap, considering there's not much around to this part of the park. - You can do some hiking/walking right along the New River to get some fresh air and appreciate the woodsy/forestry setting. - When I visited back in the middle of May of 2022, the weather was perfect and not too chilly at night. Couldn't have asked for a better evening with a few stars up in the sky. - I believe you can stay up to 14 evenings here, all for free! You can camp for free, use the facilities for free, and occupy a campsite all for free. Thank you to the National Parks Services for Meadow Creek Campground! Although Meadow Creek was a wonderful experience for me...I do need to mention some parts that were a little bit of a letdown... 1. Cell phone coverage in this specific campground was minimal. Yet, when I walked down the creek area, my reception worked just fine. Hmmm? 2. Okay, yes, the train tracks. During the night I did hear trains running on the tracks that were very loud. Still, I don't mind these types of things as I'm an easy sleeper. 3. This is going a bit overboard, no there aren't any AMP power stations, lol. Overall, I can't say enough good things about Meadow Creek Campground. It was certainly one of the best highlights to my time visiting New River Gorge National Park.

Never a bad time! Repeat customer! I love that you can wake up and throw your pole in the water…read morewithout going anywhere. Best campground I've been to

Chestnut Creek Campground is a quiet, wooded spot near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The sites are…read morenon-electric, but there is a bathhouse with hot showers and a dishwashing sink, and I had enough Verizon service to stay connected. Seth, the owner, keeps the place in great shape and is quick to respond by phone or text. At $15 per person per night, it is a great value. Fayetteville is just minutes away with excellent local restaurants and shops, and the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and the rest of New River Gorge National Park are an easy drive from the campground.

A good sleep among the trees after a long day looking at the pavement. Kindness at the door.read more

Spotless campground, no bathhouse, but has a portajohn if needed. , Very quiet and relaxing. Yes…read moreyou can hear some occasional road traffic and train chug gin' by. But, it's so few that you just easily ignore. Sites are large and very level. We backed in our 5th wheel (38ft) level first try. We had to stay extra days because of an unexpected repair. Owner was very accommodating. Dog friendly.

From the owner: Best campground on the Greenbrier River. Peaceful waters. Have to see it to appreciate. read more

It was great, especially the fly fishing class. I had the best fly fishing instructors Evan and…read moreIsaac .

I've been to this camp several times over the years, and there is always something new to do. If…read moreyou're only opportunity to come is for a Jamboree, I highly recommend signing up for one as either contingent or staff. There are so many trails to walk along and activities to do such as zip lining, bmx, skateboarding, rock climbing. There is a new section for family camping with four walled cabin tents. Many of the camps now have heated showers so that is an added bonus. There's wildlife everywhere: deer, turkey, bear, and even a beaver.

Took a Saturday afternoon drive out to Plum Orchard Lake with the fam in our Jeep. It's about 1.5…read morehours from us -- a mix of interstate, toll roads, winding turns, and peaceful backroads that made the ride feel like part of the adventure. When we arrived, the lake did *not* disappoint -- calm water, gorgeous scenery, and just a relaxed, welcoming energy. We didn't even try to explore the whole place (it's huge). We stopped at the first dock we saw, hopped out with our gear, and got straight to fishing. Mealworms on the hook, lines in the water, and good vibes all around. We saw fish swimming past and had a few nibbles, but no actual catches this time. Still, the whole experience was a win. It wasn't crowded at all -- just a few groups scattered around, everyone spaced out enough that it still felt peaceful. No loud music, no chaos, just people enjoying nature. **Pro Tips:** * Bring your own bait, drinks, and plenty of snacks (trust me, you'll get hungry). * There's a port-o-potty nearby *or*, you know\... nature works in a pinch (ask the boys ). * Sunscreen is a must and a hat, perhaps. We're already planning a return trip -- maybe with kayaks or to check out another part of the lake. If you're looking for a quiet, scenic spot to fish, chill, or just unwind without a crowd, Plum Orchard is a solid pick.

I was in the area and on a lark decided to check out the lake. It is truly a hidden gem in these…read morelovely hills! The southern part of the lake had a large layer of lily pads and the water caught the fall colors of the hills perfectly. I wish I had a boat there so I could go out on the water, it was a perfectly tranquil day.

Close to the Grandview area of New River Gorge and Beckley, this adorable little park was a great…read morestop to take a lakeside stroll to stretch my legs on a road trip day! The lake was really pretty and the dam had some water flowing over the spillway, which added to the peaceful ambiance. You could easily have a picnic here or rent a boat and paddle around or even hike or bike trails, like the Billy Goat's Gruff Trail, which may be the best name for a trail ever.

Absolute worst camping experience of my entire life. The people running this place had the nerve to…read morecall me literally the morning of my reservation and tell me my reservation was not being honored, the last thing I want to hear when out of state and hundreds of miles away from home while on a trip I spent countless hours preparing for. Total bullshit. Ruined my whole day and tainted my visit to West Virginia and New River Gorge. Don't bother camping here unless you want to be moved to a shitty site with more noise and less privacy that you didn't pay for and don't want. I spent a considerable amount of time researching third-party websites for views and reviews of specific sites before booking. They granted me the indignity of having to camp literally right next to the one I paid for and reserved in advance while someone else camped in the site I booked and was looking forward to. They claim they overbooked, but it was a different site than mine and on a previous day - making it entirely irrelevant to my reserved site the day of - they just couldn't be bothered to ask the person in my reserved site to move now that others were opened. Instead of asking the double-booked person to move to the one I was given, they made it my problem. Extremely unprofessional and just plain wrong. It's ridiculous that they even have a system which supposedly allows for double-booking in the first place. I never would have booked the site they replaced mine with. I checked out the site but never checked in (the RV people were right on the other side of the trees behind my site, something I had intentionally tried to avoid), ended up camping for free at Grandview Sandbar Campground instead. If I wanted that site I would have reserved it, but I didn't and would not have. Completely defeats the purpose of making a reservation if they aren't going to honor it. Little Beaver State Park Campground is run by incompetent and inconsiderate people. Flawed booking system and inept individuals ruining a public institution. Total joke, shame on them. "We hope you don't mind". Damn right I mind, you took my money for a reservation you didn't keep! I hated my non-stay with a passion and will never be back.

I'll start by saying I've rafted the Lower New 5 times now. My first 4 trips were with a different…read morecompany, this last time was with ACE. It was the BEST experience to date. It was my absolute favorite trip down the river so far. We had the pleasure of rafting with Corbin. He was AMAZING. Not only did he have us laughing and kept us safe, but he TRULY embodies the raft guide personality. Like I said, I've been down this river 5 times now - I thought I had witnessed all of the fun things there were to do on the river rafting, but I was so incredibly wrong. I haven't laughed that hard in such a long time & the pictures from ACE show how amazing the experience really was. After this past weekend, I won't raft with anyone but ACE & will request Corbin for future trips. ACE is keeping the spirit of rafting as it should be. Rafting. Fun. Adventurous. Great job ACE & great job Corbin! He is truly an asset to your team.

We had so much fun as a family of 4 here and it was only 79$ we spent about 3 hours and that was…read morethe perfect amount of time. Im very glad life vests are required because my kids were so brave jumping all around. I was a little nervous but the life vests made me feel much better. The zipline was very fun and the operator was so kind with my youngest when he was trying to do it. He got too scared so he backed out but he'll get it next time! A great way to tire the kids out in the middle of a roaa trip?

We stayed here for 3 nights in the farmhouse cabin and rented kayaks. The check in process was…read moresuper simple and the staff were super kind and helpful for any questions we had. Our cabin was beautiful and perfect for two people. We spent a lot of our evenings at the little community hammock area, which is a touch I now believe all campsites should have. I loved the location because we were 10 minutes from the salmon run boat launch where you can kayak under a bridge and find a waterfall around the bend. We were about 20 minutes away from Fayetteville where you can find amazing food and activities. I highly recommend the Wood Iron Eatery for breakfast and the Long Point Grille for lunch.

I was really looking forward to stopping here, especially to see the lighthouse, but visiting in…read morethe off season definitely took away from the experience. This area is known for the lake and for boating and outdoor recreation, so I understand that coming during a colder time probably put a slight damper on everything that should be taken with a grain of salt if you're reading this review. When we arrived there was no one in the office. It felt closed off and unattended. I wasn't able to go up into the lighthouse at all, which was super disappointing because for me it was the main draw. From the outside, the lighthouse was lovely to look at but I was really really hoping to be able to climb to the top. The rest of the grounds looked fine and this is definitely a place designed for overnight stays. I would definitely return but during the right season and when I am able to explore the lighthouse!

Friendly owners, a great place to set up camp or just rent a cabin. Washer/dryer machine on site…read more Dish washing station and restrooms facility with hot showers on site for both sexes. Variety of cabins closer to a group or further away depending on privacy level. Fire pits available for grilling near each cabin and a communal big grill that requires charcoal. Dog friendly, and perfect location between all the major whitewater attractions and local Walmart if needed to make a run to the grocery store. If you have a family most of the the cabins has a queen bed and double bunk beds if traveling with friends. What I like most about Ray's campground is you still have the outdoorsy feeling and not too commercialized. You can still unwind and feel zen and unplug. Overall peaceful.

This is by far the best and only place you should stay if you are looking for a great place to stay…read moreeat the new river gorge . I have been staying here for years and it is the only place I will ever go. Tent camping, rv, cabin rentals and even a great campground dog named milo, this place is where you need to stay

This is a tiny little restaurant attached to the Bike Farm and campground. Now here is the great…read morepart, great selection of local beers on draft and in the cooler, as well as killer chicken sandwiches. Must visit after your bike or hike at Long Point, which is just across the road. Great staff and service. Highly recommended.

Funky place Great people…read moreGood choices of beer Rent a bike, ride and stay for a beer... Oh ya, pet the goats