West Virginia, nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, is a perfect destination for glamping — short for “glamorous camping.” Glamping combines the joys of traditional camping with modern comforts, offering amenities like cozy beds, private bathrooms, and even Wi-Fi, all within your campsite. In West Virginia, you can bask under a starry summer sky while wrapped in a warm sleeping bag or gather around a crackling fire on crisp autumn evenings. Begin your adventure by exploring the rolling hills of the Mid-Ohio Valley, then venture to the majestic peaks of the Potomac Highlands, where breathtaking trails and unforgettable hiking opportunities await.
Top Glamping Sites in West Virginia
Love Shack Yurt
Located in Hico, West Virginia, the Love Shack wooden yurt comes with double French doors, a heart-shaped bathtub, a skylight, and a queen bedroom. You’ll enjoy your stay at the octagonal-shaped yurt with a private deck, living room, gas grill, well-equipped kitchen, linens, and towels. This glamping site also provides other essential amenities, including complementary coffee. You’ll have the chance to engage in outdoor activities like water rafting, mountain biking, and hiking, or you can participate in swimming, boating, and fishing at Summersville Lake.
Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort
Come and enjoy a memorable glamping experience at the Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort, found just eight miles south of Petersburg. This resort features over 20 rooms in a large cabin resort with plenty of stalagmites for you to explore in the on-site underground caverns. Above ground, attractions such as the Smoke Hole Recreational Area and the Seneca Rocks offer fantastic activities like hiking, rock climbing, and swimming. You can also spend the day on-site at the Catch ‘n Keep Pond, pulling bass and trout out. This resort also features stunning views, internet access, and cable TV.
ACE Adventure Resort
Located on 1,500 wooded acres along the banks of the Gauley River and New River Gorge in Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Resort presents a thrilling escape unlike any other. As North America’s largest outdoor resort, it comes with wide-ranging attractions such as rock climbing, whitewater rafting, zip-lining tours, and an electrifying mud obstacle course. You can also attend live entertainment, photography, sightseeing, paintball, and beach volleyball. The resort features exquisite rooms, each with a full kitchen or kitchenette, coffee maker, microwave, air conditioning, picnic table, patio, and Jacuzzi. Nearby attractions include Thurmond Ghost Town, Long Point Trail, and Kaymoor Miners Trail.
Country Road Cabins
Centrally nestled in Hico, in the New River Gorge area, Country Road Cabins are perfect for family reunions and romantic getaways as well as being a great base camp for various outdoor adventures. The activities and experiences include the best of West Virginia glamping, from zip-lining and whitewater rafting to cultural attractions and motorcycle touring. You can also go horseback riding or climb the famous rock faces of New River Gorge. Plus, snow skiing is just miles away at Winter Place, making Country Road Cabins an all-season glamping site. All the cabins, treehouses, and yurts in the area feature a spacious deck, fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, gas grill, and hot tub.
West Virginia Glamping Domes
Near New River Gorge National Park, this campground features multiple glamping dome tents on a 65-acre area with a stream running right through it. The West Virginia Glamping Domes campground is unique because it sits on the property of a historic mill from the 1800s, and kayaks and paddleboards are available to rent for use in the stream during the warmer months. In certain seasons, you can order farm-to-table meals to be delivered right to your glamping dome, and you will find a kitchen, bathroom, hot tub, and smokeless fire pit at each dome site. Find this camping area just west of Lewisburg in West Virginia.
Loves Way Village
Situated in the Potomac Highlands, east of Elkins, Loves Way Village is a glamping site full of rentable safari tents of many sizes, each with a full-size wooden patio. The King Hot Tub Love Pod tent is full of king-size beds, air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, and a hot tub. Outdoor games, grilling areas, and indoor bathrooms are available for all guests at the campground.
Where to Glamp in West Virginia
West Virginia, although small, is a state big in outdoor adventures, ranging from hiking in Babcock State Park to birdwatching in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. If you’d prefer glamping for relaxation, check out some of the state’s natural mineral springs. For glamping in the winter, head to a ski resort, like Canaan Valley Ski Resort, in the mountain areas.
What to Bring When Glamping in West Virginia
● Layers of clothing for fluctuating weather
● Sunscreen, hats, boots, and insect repellent for hikes
● A first-aid kit
● Disposable cups, plates, and silverware
● Sleeping bags and extra pillows
● Flashlights with batteries
Discover more camping options in West Virginia. Whether you go glamping for relaxation or adventure, you can stay at a campground in your own tent or in a rented RV that’s perfect for your trip, like an RV from RVshare.
