Elkins, West Virginia, lures RV campers with its front-row seat to the Monongahela National Forest and the Tygart Valley River. Pick from 8 directory-listed parks, where nights start at $26, and launch daily adventures into hiking trails, fly fishing, and the October Mountain State Forest Festival. Base your rig here to chase waterfalls at Blackwater Falls State Park or pedal the scenic rail trail.
Elkins thrives as the Randolph County seat along the winding Tygart Valley River. The city crowns itself Forest Capital of the East during the Mountain State Forest Festival, a fall bash with parades on Davis Avenue and logging contests at Elkins City Park. Davis & Elkins College stages plays and concerts in the historic Hallie Hurley Theatre. Trails fan out from town to Spruce Knob, the state's highest peak.
RV parks anchor your Elkins stay. Families crowd Revelle's Family Campground for playgrounds and river play at $47 per night. Thrifty adventurers claim spots at Shavers Fork Campground from $26 nightly. Remote souls book Stuart Recreation Area in Monongahela National Forest for trailhead access at $28. Smokey Bottom Campground fits connected campers with WiFi, pet zones, dump station, and sewer hookups between $40 and $43. Saylwinds draws anglers to its Tygart Valley sites starting at $40.
Elkins earns fame as the Forest Capital of the East with its Mountain State Forest Festival. This October event packs Davis Avenue with parades, chainsaw carving, and queen contests. The city also gates Monongahela National Forest adventures like hiking Spruce Knob and fishing the Tygart Valley River.
Eight RV parks dot the Elkins area in our directory, including Revelle's Family Campground, Shavers Fork Campground, and Smokey Bottom Campground. Most cluster within 20 miles along Route 219 or in Monongahela National Forest. Smokey Bottom adds WiFi and sewer hookups; Stuart Recreation Area delivers forest immersion.
Yes, Smokey Bottom Campground welcomes pets with dedicated areas and full amenities. This park charges $40 to $43 nightly and sits near the Tygart Valley River for walks. Other spots like Revelle's Family Campground often allow leashed pets; always confirm policies on arrival.
