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    5.0 (1 review)

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    The Buckhorne Country Store & Campground - ice cream is the perfect remedy after you leave the park. Or before.

    The Buckhorne Country Store & Campground

    4.3(4 reviews)
    48.2 mi

    Although hidden and tuck away, all the locals here know about Ray's ice cream shop! My AirBnB host…read morerecommended getting ice cream here after my half-marathon. And that was exactly what I did afterwards. A few marathon runners joined me after and told me how the place is owned by a gentleman name Ray, and his daughter has a house right next to the store. Such a cute town with hospitable people. The ice cream is delicious!!! There's a huge selection of premium ice cream flavor. I couldn't decide because they all sounded amazing. But asking for recommendations and trying the samples were what saved me. I got the cappuccino with chocolate crunk, based on the recommendation of Ray's daughter. The ice cream here is the perfect remedy for post-race or post-hike. You won't be disappointed!

    If there was an option for 10 stars, The Buckhorne would get it! It would be a major award - and…read morenot just for their over the top customer service but also as wonderful as these folks really are. Coming from out of town for the weekend, my comrades and I were looking to go camping for the 4th of July- and with the closest state park booked, this was a close alternative to our ideal location. Not only did we find the prices very fair, but our tent campsite was ideal! The Buckhorne is a great place to tent camp. They have spaces that have fire pits and tables - you pay a tad extra for electric hookups (but we didn't need them). They have ample parking and their shower/bathroom facilities are clean and bug-free! In addition to RV camp sites, they have a great on-site store you can utilize if you forgot a few essentials. It has the local ice cream shop and DVD/VHS rentals as well as well seasoned firewood for sale. Tons of space to allow guests to come and go. This place is family owned and the family that owns it is just the most friendliest people you will meet. They always great you as if you were friends for ages and are always willing to help you out with any questions you have. They do allow their family cats to roam freely but they won't wander to your campsite unless invited - no worries, they are super friendly! And, if you are lucky, you may see the campsite owl that lives nearby - a mascot of sorts that is as talkative as she is beautiful! I would def recommend anyone in the Clifton Forge area to stop on in for a snack or ice cream treat at least. These people are what hospitality is truly about and they are the sweetest family you will meet. If you are planning on staying, do inquire about check in hours, as they do change day to day.

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    The Buckhorne Country Store & Campground - Perfect for post hike

    Perfect for post hike

    The Buckhorne Country Store & Campground - The best ice cream

    The best ice cream

    The Buckhorne Country Store & Campground - They have ice cream!

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    They have ice cream!

    Meadow Creek Campground - The sign to turn into Meadow Creek Campground.

    Meadow Creek Campground

    5.0(3 reviews)
    14.3 mi

    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

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    Meadow Creek Campground - The entrance to Meadow Creek.

    The entrance to Meadow Creek.

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    Meadow Creek Campground - Sitting down and appreciating nature.

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    Sitting down and appreciating nature.

    Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse

    Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse

    3.9(35 reviews)
    34.2 mi

    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!

    We absolutely loved our time at Summersville Lake Retreat & Campground. The staff is very friendly…read moreand helpful. The location is only 20-25 minutes from the New River Gorge area which makes visiting the bridge or downtown Fayetteville a breeze. The gift shop has a large selection of items just in case you forgot something or need a souvenir. There is a large community firepit and pavilion with Adirondack chairs. Each full hookup site also has it's own firepit with chairs. The property is well maintained. Make sure you take a walk to the hammock area...this was the kids favorite part! We already booked a trip back for next year and cannot wait to spend more time in WV.

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    Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse
    Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse - Summersville Lake Lighthouse

    Summersville Lake Lighthouse

    Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse - Cabin 2 & 3 for our Family Reunion.  Beautiful campground & loved the hammocks area

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    Cabin 2 & 3 for our Family Reunion. Beautiful campground & loved the hammocks area

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