Choose Your Camping Style in Pocahontas County

In Pocahontas County, West Virginia, camping isn’t just about where you sleep; it’s about the adventures that await outside your tent. Wake up to mountain vistas, spend days exploring miles of trails and fall asleep under star-filled skies. Whether you’re a hiker, biker, equestrian or simply seeking the perfect campsite — from glamping to primitive camping with world-class stargazing — here are our top camping destinations tailored for every adventure style.

For The Hikers and Bikers

River Trail Hollow Campground – Seebert

River Trail Hollow Campground caters to families and leisure cyclists with its convenient location near the Greenbrier River Trail. More adventurous bikers can tackle the challenging Ann Bailey Trail, which rewards riders with spectacular views. The campground sits just 20 minutes from the Kennison and Cranberry Trail Systems, delivering easy access to extensive mountain biking networks. Hikers will find endless opportunities nearby, from family-friendly trails at Watoga State Park and along the Highland Scenic Highway to challenging routes such as the hike to the third waterfall at Falls of Hills Creek. For overnight backpacking, venture onto the Allegheny Trail near Calvin Price State Forest and Watoga State Park, or explore the pristine Cranberry Wilderness.

Marlinton Creek and Trail Campground – Marlinton

Sitting near the Greenbrier River and the Greenbrier River Trail, the Marlinton Creek and Trail Campground serves as your gateway to premier cycling — no driving required. For a leisurely activity, pedal along the scenic Greenbrier River Trail. Avid mountain bikers can challenge themselves on the impressive Monday Lick Trail System, accessible via a two-mile ride south on the river trail. The campground’s central location makes it ideal for hikers wanting to explore popular local trails, including Marlinton’s new Overlook Trail on 4th Avenue, which provides beautiful views of the town. 

Mower Basin – Monongahela National Forest

Just north of Durbin, the Mower Basin within the Monongahela National Forest is a former strip mine transformed into a recreation playground. The spruce-covered landscape now offers excellent mountain biking, gravel cycling and hiking opportunities. 

For The Equestrian

East Fork Campground – Durbin 

East Fork Campground is an equine-friendly campground near the West Fork Trail and Mower Basin Trail System. Full RV hook-ups, riverside tent camping and overnight stables provide flexible accommodation options. Amenities include restrooms, showers, a playground, picnic areas, Wi-Fi and on-site trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. 

Shalimar Farm – Cass

Located near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Shalimar Farm is a horse-friendly campground within easy reach of the trails winding through the Monongahela National Forest. Those camping at Shalimar Farm will often hear the whistle of the nearby Shay locomotives as they pass by on their way to Whittaker Station and Bald Knob.

Autumn Breeze Stables – Snowshoe 

Want the experience of horseback riding and camping, but lack the horse and the tent? No problem! Autumn Breeze Stables at Snowshoe Mountain Resort offers guided overnight camping experiences in Cheat Mountain’s backcountry, supplying everything you need for an authentic horseback camping adventure.

For Luxury Camping Enthusiasts

Sunnyside Domes – Snowshoe 

Push the boundaries of traditional camping with the geodesic Sunnyside Domes near Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Open year-round, these unique accommodations let you experience glamping in any season while still connecting with Nature’s Mountain Playground.

Boyer Station Campground – Arbovale

With 80 full hook-up campsites, Boyer Station Campground features well-maintained shower houses, pavilions, a kids’ playground and special annual events. Surrounded by the lush Monongahela National Forest, campers are perfectly positioned near the Green Bank Observatory, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and the Greenbrier River Trail. 

Snowshoe Campground – Snowshoe 

Pet-friendly and offering quality amenities, the Snowshoe Campground is located at the base of Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Situated across from Raven Golf Course and only seven miles from the Village at Snowshoe, the campground has a range of camping options from primitive tent sites to RV spaces with pull-throughs or private back-in spots, set against a wooded backdrop. 

For Primitive Camping Purists

Tea Creek Area – Monongahela National Forest

Accessible via the scenic Highland Scenic Highway, the Tea Creek Area Campground contains 28 spacious sites along the Williams River and Tea Creek. Each campsite includes parking, a fire ring with grill, a waste receptacle, a picnic table and a lantern hookup. The location features recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, fishing and hunting.

Cranberry Wilderness – Monongahela National Forest

Great for backpackers seeking true wilderness experiences, the Cranberry Wilderness boasts extensive trail networks throughout the Monongahela National Forest for hiking, fishing, hunting and backcountry camping.

Seneca State Forest – Dunmore

With 10 primitive campsites, Seneca State Forest provides a back-to-basics experience while maintaining proximity to forest trails and attractions like the Green Bank Observatory and Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

For World-Class Stargazing

Thorny Mountain Fire Tower – Seneca State Forest

The Thorny Mountain Fire Tower within Seneca State Forest delivers a unique camping experience that comes with 360 degrees of unobstructed views of our dark starry skies and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The fire tower can be rented for overnight stays from May to October.

Mower Basin – Monongahela National Forest

The remarkable transformation of this former strip mine into a recreation destination includes exceptional camping opportunities for stargazers. With biking, hiking and equestrian activities by day and incredible stargazing under dark skies by night, camping in the Mower Basin is the complete outdoor experience. Spacious and secluded dispersed camping sites put you steps away from the trails while delivering unobstructed views of the night sky. 

Laurel Run Primitive Campground – Watoga State Park

Located within Watoga State Park, an International Dark Sky Park, the Laurel Run Primitive Campground offers a rugged, backcountry experience under internationally recognized dark skies. Its proximity to Calvin Price State Forest, another International Dark Sky Park, makes it ideal for serious astronomers.

No matter what type of camper you are, you’re sure to find your perfect campsite in Pocahontas County. Request a free Adventure Guide to start planning your next trip.