Thursday, March 20, 2014

Looking for a perfect campground in West Virginia?




Christophe


4 friends and I want to go camping this summer. I'm looking for a campground that best meets these criteria:

Close (we live in northeast Ohio, so this side of WV would be preferable, 4-5 hours away).

Primitive/Bare bones basic site (we don't want electricity, stoves, or any luxuries; we would prefer a bathroom, though).

Water nearby (a body of water, whether it is a stream, river, lake, pond, anything substantial).

Someplace we can climb on stuff and hike

Something without a ton of people (not busy).

Someplace we are not going to be killed by mutants (a place we will be safe, unlike in Wrong Turn)


And/or you can list and describe campgrounds you've been to in WV, where they are located, and what it was like based on what I was asking above.


Thanks!



Answer
OMG c kayak .......... Hearts Content, I owned a cabin there for years. BEAUTIFUL area. Pigeon, Segel, brought back some memories. I live in Florida now. Darn you made me miss those times when I really had a life. Before moving to FL.

I would also consider camping in Wayne National Forest southern Ohio. It is near Nelsonville, Ohio. Being a national park you can camp anywhere. Main rule is just don't burn the place down.They do however at times have National Guard maneuvers. It is ok though they do not close the place and you can watch and hear the fireworks.
First year I went there about 1992 we were enjoying the left over trip wired boobie traps they left. Not more than a flash bang or flare.

Wayne National forest named after Crazy Andrew Wayne. He and Indian chief Tecumseh had it in for each other though that area. Lots of caves, rocks, rock climbing, old county roads that were abandoned 100 years ago. Just a really cool area of Ohio. Real wild Ohio as it was long ago.

Camping in March in the east?




Woogie


Some buddys and I are planing to go camping at the end of march. I live in Ohio and I am looking for a place with a lake and secluded camp sites. I am will to travel as far as Florida but the close the better (maybe like Georgia or Kentucky). If there were bars close that would be nice (we are colleges student). Feel free to post any good idea.


Answer
I enjoy camping in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia. You can find primitive camping and good ole "car camping". There is great white water rafting, and it is pretty inexpensive. Check out Wildwater. There are a few bars in the area. You can also get some 4 wheelin in if you are discreet about it. Check out the High Country Cafe for great wood grilled pizza and many different types of beer.
www.wvaraft.com




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