Agree with everything previously stated, especially about the long and narrow road into the park. Stayed in one of the 9 long pull thru's and was surprised to see no sewer service at any of these sites. Convenient Dump station on the way out however. Quiet and peaceful and would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is probably the nicest campground we've stayed at. It is run the the Church of God, and as such has some strict rules of conduct, but this added to our experience. There were no concerns about loudness or drunken parties. The campground is very well maintained. The bath houses were nicely appointed and very clean. We arrived after the office was closed and left before it opened. There were registration envelopes provided, and a receipt was mailed to us a few days later. An earlier review mentioned the bridge on Rt. 21 being out, but that is done and open for travel now. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Since we travel I-75 through Charleston West Virginia, often, we have found this campground both close enough to the Interstate, and excellent for our camping needs. We have happily camped there in both May of 2002 (one night) and May 2009 (one night). The campground, indeed, as well as the whole park, is well maintained, has playground for the kids. Unique among public campgrounds, is a really nice Church Chapel, by the lake, right in the campground!! The staff is helpful and courteous. I am not a Church of God, member, but they welcomed me, as they do for anyone from the general public. Really a nice place. You will like it!! We camped here in a Tent.
This campground is a nice stop between the Carolinas and Ohio. A previous post mentions taking exit 16. However, don't do that because a bridge is out. You need to take exit 119,then 21 south. It is about 5.5 miles. The roads are narrow and winding so it would be best to drive in during daylight. The campground is immaculate. As others have mentioned, there is a large area of permanent campers, but the area is well kept and the full site hook ups and overnight area is very nice. The restrooms were very clean, too. I would rate it higher if the access was easier. Also, the camp store had very limited supplies. Easy check in by a very kind lady who lives right across from the office. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very ice park. Location is a bit remote but easily accessed. Very peaceful location and atmosphere. Closest park I found to Charleston. I had a meeting in Charleston, and it is about 20 minute drive. Park was not completely operational on our visit, but it was early in the spring. It is located at a church camp and would be really nice in the summer months. Would stay again if in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This campground is located 20 miles north of downtown Charleston, WV. It is 4 miles from Interstate 77, exit 116, and several signs clearly show the distance and direction to the campground. The road is narrow and winding. This could be a problem if you arrive after dark. Most of the sites are annual or seasonal and about half of these contain RVs that are empty and are used only occasionally. Some are old and not well maintained. The campground itself is huge with a lot of open grassy common areas which are neatly mowed and there is a 7 acre fishing lake. A swimming pool is located over 100 yards from the office and quite a hike from the sites used by short-term campers. There is no parking at the pool – you have to walk or ride your bike. There are about 25 sites available for short-term campers. Nine of these are large pull-through sites but they do not have sewer hookups. Four bathhouses/restrooms are located throughout the campground. They were clean but rarely used. Interior roads and sites are gravel. This campground is in a rural area and the nearest civilization is a very small town, Pocatalico, located about 9 miles away. This is not a destination campground – all the action is too far away. We were here to get away from the crowds during the Fourth of July week. It’s a quiet place although our campsite was only 50 feet from Middle Fork Road and received some early morning road noise from folks out in this area going to work in the city. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very narrow winding road between interstate and campground made me rate this campground lower. We only used it as an overnight stop. I would recommend a longer stay due to the access. It was peaceful and quiet and clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a nice peaceful campground. It does have a narrow road leading to the campground, but is was not a issue. We have a 41' 5th wheel RV. A very beautiful little church located on the far side of the small pond. This is a place to take your family. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very nice campground! We will stay here again if we pass through the area. The 4 mile drive from I-77 was not good in the dark but driving out in the day was fine. They are typical West Virginia 2 lane paved back roads. When a car came toward us we just moved over and let them pass. We drove the middle of the road to and from the campground. The campground was very nice and quiet. In our group we had a 5th wheel and a Class C plus our Class A and all of us enjoyed the campground and facilities and had no problems. I would highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very pretty setting; nice campground. Quiet and secluded. This would be a great place to stay for a while; our stay was a night. Although the campground can handle big rigs, the access roads were not designed for them; be sure to go slow on the several miles of narrow curved road leading to it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great quiet, clean and one of the best campgrounds you can stay in - we stayed here last year too when traveling and will continue to make a point to come back. We love and believe in all that they represent. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2005
$22
First class camping, very clean throughout, easy access from Interstate 77, far enough off the highway for quiet. Facilities are supe clean, staff is very helpful and friendly. Overnites are kept in their own section, easy to get in and out of the park. The nights we stayed, it was uncrowded, quiet and vey private. We camped here in a Motorhome.
One of the best we stay in. Will always recommend this CG to any and all. One piece of advice .... when staying on the lowest level, use a water pressure regulator. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We used this as a stopover on a trip from North Carolina to Ohio. We found the campground to be clean, well-run and the overnight spaces (which we used) were separated from the seasonal/permanent spaces. Some of the units on those spaces appeared to be quite run down though the grounds were well-kept. Restrooms were immaculate. The pool is small but was clean and refreshing. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park is safe for families and the families are well-behaved to entice those who don't want rowdy children. Alcohol is prohibited. It is owned and managed by the Church of God, but you do not have to be a church member to use the facilities. I found it a great stopover when I am traveling from North Carolina to Ohio, but would also enjoy staying my entire vacation there. It is almost 5 miles from the interstate which is close enough to use for a stopover, but far enough to be relaxing and serene. We camped here in a camper.