Hidden Gem in the Middle of West Virginia!

This place is awesome, and there's so much to do.

First, getting here can be difficult. If you are coming from the west, your GPS may direct you down a dirt road that ends up being a dead end. To avoid this make sure you go through Sutton, there are plenty of actual signs directing you to the campground.

We showed up without reservations because we saw on the website (Recreation.gov) that they had availability. However, if you want to make sure you have reservations, you can make it online, and it should save you some time when you get checked in. The check-in is at the campground entrance and is usually 'manned' during business hours. If you are paying on-site, they only accept credit cards. The campground is split between 'primitive' (what you would use if you just have a tent), electric/water, and full amenities options (all options are pet friendly). You can access the playground, bathrooms (with showers), boat dock, and basketball court, regardless of your choice. The bathrooms were cleaned daily and were better than expected. I will say the primitive areas had more availability than the camper areas, so if you bring a camper, I would make sure you get a reservation in advance.

We stayed in the primitive sites, each with a table and a fire pit. We ended up staying in the 71-77 options because they were close to the water but had overhead shade, which was critical during the day. If you need firewood, you can grab some for $11 from a local store just up the road (they say they are there from 9 am-9 pm).

Overall, its a great spot to get away. If I went again I would bring some kayaks and fishing poles.