Grafton, West Virginia, birthed Mother's Day in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held the first service at Andrews Methodist Church. Camp here amid seven RV parks along the Tygart Valley River and near Tygart Lake for easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and historic sites. Pitch your tent or rig at waterfront havens starting at $30 a night.
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Grafton sits in the Tygart Valley, famous for launching Mother's Day at Andrews Methodist Church on May 10, 1908. Hikers cross the quirky Troll Bridge on Route 50, a graffiti-covered relic under the highway. Anglers cast lines into the Tygart Valley River, while history buffs tour the Grafton National Cemetery, resting place for Civil War soldiers. Festivals light up summer with the Grafton Heritage Festival, drawing crowds to Courthouse Square.
RV parks anchor your stay in this river town. Tygart Lake State Park offers WiFi and lakefront sites from $31 nightly, perfect for families chasing water sports. Fishermen Paradise Campground delivers 30- and 50-amp hookups, showers, and $30 to $50 rates for anglers targeting river bass. Grafton City Park & Campground suits quick stops with full hookups and showers, while Family Fishing and Camping starts at $35 for relaxed rod-and-reel retreats. Pleasants Creek WMA draws primitive campers seeking wildlife in the hills.
Grafton claims the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908 at Andrews Methodist Church. Anna Jarvis organized the event to honor her mother. The town still hosts annual festivals around May 10, blending history with local crafts and music at Courthouse Square. Visit the Grafton National Cemetery nearby for Civil War insights.
Find seven RV parks in our directory, including Tygart Lake State Park, Fishermen Paradise Campground, and Grafton City Park & Campground. These spots cluster along the Tygart Valley River and near Pleasants Creek. Most offer 30- and 50-amp hookups, showers, and rates from $30 nightly.
Grafton City Park & Campground and Fishermen Paradise Campground provide 50-amp service. Both include showers and suit big rigs overnight. Rates run $30 to $50, with river proximity for morning walks.
