Photo Credits: Photography by 3Spade7Star 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. read more

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Quiet, friendly, respectful park. Easy to get to, just outside of a little town so you have all the places 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. read more

Five River Campgrounds - Campgrounds Near Me - Parsons, West Virginia

This place is a hidden gem. It's beautiful and kept up so nicely. The owners are friendly and they have the cutest little store if you forget anything or want a little souvenir. We slept with the window open, facing the river last night and I have never slept better. read more

Five River Campgrounds - Campsite on the river - Campgrounds Near Me - Parsons, West Virginia

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We have been coming here for over a decade every year for the bluegrass festival. John and Joyce are wonderful people. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. This is a little bit of heaven in West (by G-d) Virginia. read more

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I volunteer here and it is an absolute pleasure! The owners couldn't be nicer or more accommodating to their visitors!! They go above and beyond! Even to the point of going to pick up and pull the camper of one of the visitors when their truck blew up! I also know how clean their bathrooms and showers are! It's a beautiful campground and you're missing out if you don't give them a try!! read more

Five River Campgrounds - In the check in booth!!! - Campgrounds Near Me - Parsons, West Virginia

This is our 2nd time visiting 5 Rivers Campground and once again, we had a delightful experience. The staff is extremely helpful and every campsite is river front! We loved hanging our hammock next to the river and the firewood bundle delivered to the campsite is a great deal. The owners are very responsive and we loved that we could bring our dog for river fun as well. Cannot wait to return again. The weather is always so great here, nice and hot in the summer, but cool evenings - perfect for a fire! This is close to Blackwater Falls, Davis, Thomas - cute little towns with nice shops. Next time I want to check out the brewery!! read more

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I was a bit nervous coming in because you can't reserve tent sites...but wow. Wow! Great site right on the river. Bathroom was a bit of a hike for my 5 year old but she agreed that it was worth it for the site. And she noted that the bathroom was very clean and nice. (Quite the critic of campground bathrooms) Also, it's only a couple of blocks from the Allegheny Highlands Trail so great rails to trail riding is right out the back door. Not to mention fishing/swimming/rafting on the river. If I could only pre-reserve one of the river sites it would be my go to spot when in the area. read more

I had the pleasure of spending my Fourth of July holiday at Five River Campground with a handful of friends and I was not disappointed. The Five Rivers property is made up of several acres nestled next to Shavers Fork near the Monongahela National Forest. The grounds are very well maintained and there is more than ample space for many, many tents. RV Sites are level and the people RVing I spoke with were extremely nice. As far as campground facilities go, this is pretty top notch! The shower & restroom facilities are *very* well maintained, clean and as a welcome surprise very spacious. If that wasn't enough, the showers and sinks are fitted with Kohler or Moen fixtures. On-site washer/dryer facilities are also a great touch to help with clothing after a swim in the river. For those that need it, they even offer WiFi for a fee. Costs to stay the night, be it RV or Tent, are very reasonable. They do get you a little when it comes to firewood ($5/smallish bundle), but that's really the only negative thing I can possibly think of. All in all, Five Rivers Campground is a very lovely campground with friendly people that I look forward to visiting again. A few things to keep in mind while planning your visit: 1. There are absolutely no picnic tables. Make sure to byo table or be prepared to use your tailgate for everything. 2. The McDonalds, less than a mile away, sells bags of ice for only $1. 3. AT&T has great cell phone reception here. The other carriers, not so much. read more

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This campground is one of the best we've ever been. We can find beach campgrounds, campgrounds that have places to visit, but this place is peaceful, tranquil and one of our favorite places to be. Thanks John and Joyce for a home away from home. read more

This is what they mean by "Almost Heaven" Five River Campgrounds is a breathtaking campground just off of the main street in Parsons, WV. You are surrounded by mountains and rivers and it is just impossible not to feel blessed. John and Joyce, the owners, create a family friendly vibe that makes you feel welcome as soon as you drive in. The facilities make it a home away from home with warm showers and laundry facilities. You can relax on site or use the campground as your homebase for adventures in the Mon Forest area. I live nearby, but it still feels special to get away to Five River Campgrounds. read more

This past 4th of July weekend was our second time to Five Rivers Campground. We were here during the same holiday weekend 2 years ago. John and Joyce are very lovely people and couldn't be more accommodating. The campground is beautiful, well taken care of, and has great access to the river. Both times we have thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will return again when looking to camp in the area. read more

This place is a hidden gem. There are endless grass fields for kids to run around in, a gorgeous river to swim and fish in, and a clean peaceful camping area backdropped with stunning mountains. The simple amenities are just right, the grounds are well kept, and the owners are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We loved our stay - favorite campground find on our trip by far! read more

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My husband and I stayed here on labor day weekend. Very nice location for a campsite, plenty of space to stay by the river, not crowded, family friendly, quiet with washer/dryer and warm showers. We stayed in a tent, firewood was delivered to us for a charge by Joyce who runs this camping site. Joyce has been wonderful to us from the start, beginning with booking to checking in with us regularly to see if we needed more firewood. Couldn't have asked for more for our first camping experience together. The Allegheny highlands trail is easily accessible by bike from the campground. The portion we rode was a six mile narrow uphill trail that led to a beautiful hidden waterfall. read more

Five River Campgrounds - Our tent by the river - Campgrounds Near Me - Parsons, West Virginia

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It seems to be the only Campground in the area. It is full hookup which is nice. There is a river that you can swim and take your chair and sit in. The setting is beautiful with the mountains nearby. However the sites are so packed together that they can't even accommodate a picnic table. I know there are campgrounds that don't allow campfires and don't provide fire rings but I have never heard of a Campground that didn't have enough room for a picnic table. The camper next to us had slides and there was barely 2 feet between his slide and my awning. We couldn't sit under our awning. There were a couple of sites that did have room, but for the most part it was packed solid. read more

This is by far the best campground we had camped in this area. It's a hidden gem in the Blackwater Falls and Parsons area. The owners are great and the prices are better than most other campgrounds. We will definitely be back. read more

Came here for labor day weekend with the wife. Tent camping with a fire. Joyce was the person in charge and was cordial and nice. She offered fire wood at a reasonable price and brought it to us on a golf cart. The scenery was very pleasant. Trees and mountains with a river running through it. The river was more a stream when we visited, but that's OK. People were wading down and fishing in it. There were plenty of areas with shade for camping. Amenities were good. A few areas with out houses for middle of the night use or whenever. Then there's a main area with showers and washing machines. Nights were quiet with some music, but come 10 pm a siren would sound and it was quiet there after. Not sure if the siren was for the town or camp site, but it was definitely loud enough for the entire town. Overall a very pleasant experience. Do explore in and around the town as the people are all generally very nice. read more

Down by River - Great place, great price, exceptional people. Joyce and John saturated us with premium customer service. I called Joyce when I arrived and she told me to find the site I wanted and she eventually find me and we could settle-up the bill. I love going places where your first experience is trust!!!!!! October 2016. Hope to see you guys again. read more