Nitro, West Virginia, packs punch with the massive Nitro Flea Market, one of America's largest indoor markets, and the buzzing Mardi Gras Casino on the Kanawha River. Park your RV at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, the one prime spot in our directory. You score instant access to slots, river kayaking, and Charleston's skyline just 15 miles west via I-64.
Nitro clings to the Kanawha River's east bank, 15 miles from Charleston. This small city exploded from a WWI munitions plant that churned out nitrocellulose, hence the name. Shop the sprawling Nitro Flea Market for vintage finds every weekend, cheer Liberty Days fireworks in summer, or hook bass from riverbanks near Davis Creek. Kayak calm stretches or hike Coal River Mountain trails nearby.
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort delivers the only RV park here. Casino hounds snag full-hookup sites steps from 1,200 slots and live horse racing. Boaters and families launch crafts right from the property, with easy runs to Kanawha State Forest's 35 miles of trails.
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Nitro stands out for the Nitro Flea Market, one of the largest indoor flea markets in the U.S., and Mardi Gras Casino. The city traces roots to a massive WWI munitions plant producing nitrocellulose, which named it. Anglers chase bass on the Kanawha River, while shoppers hunt deals amid 800 vendor booths every weekend.
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort serves as the top RV park in Nitro. This riverside spot offers full hookups, 50-amp power, and direct casino access. Campers reach it off I-64 Exit 45, perfect for gaming nights or Kanawha River outings.
Yes, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort welcomes pets at its RV park. Leash rules apply, and grassy areas suit walks near the Kanawha River. Many campers bring dogs for casino visits and nearby trail hikes in Kanawha State Forest.