Nice for a night or two! Even better that it’s free! But with few trees and no space between each campsite it can feel a little crowded. There are pit toilets at the end of the road with all the sites but it’s a little rough in there. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table but no space for hammocks (steep hill down to the river on one side and a steep slope up the canyon on the other). There is no direct access to the Gauley since the campground is set much higher than normal water levels but you can find your way down w some determination. Heads up, there was a long horn that sounded multiple times in the night from over by the dam.

Quiet campground with a couple of moderately well maintained campsites (flattened dirt and gravel in marked out sites). Each had a fire pit, post, spot for a tent, and a picnic table. It wasn’t too busy since we were visiting right before the season kicked off (mid-May) but most people we saw stopped in for a night before leaving. The bathrooms were very clean but keep in mind, there are no sinks/running water. No campsites are directly by the river but it’s a close walk. Also, there is no cell service at the site.

Ultimately, a great spot to camp for free!