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Cedar Creek State Park RV & Campground Guide

West Virginia

Cedar Creek State Park was established on 2,588 acres in West Virginia in 1955. The stunning landscape features wooded hills and valleys as well as three lakes, several historical sites, and a few fun attractions for visitors to enjoy. These historical sites include a one-room schoolhouse that was constructed in 1910 and relocated to the park in 1989 as well as a restored log cabin that is now the park office. A miniature golf course, paddleboat rentals, picnic areas, and several playgrounds are available. When you visit Cedar Creek State Park, you will be a short drive from popular spots like North Bend State Park, Burnsville Lake and Wildlife Management Area, Bulltown Historic District, and the Glenville Golf Club.

Nearby Cities:

  • Spencer, WV

  • Burnsville, WV

  • Weston, WV

  • Flatwoods, WV

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Weather
Spring 35-76 F
Summer 61-86 F
Fall 35-79 F
Winter 26-47 F
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RV Resorts & Campsites in Cedar Creek State Park

Campground Accommodations

Cedar Creek Campground

  • Water hookup: Yes

  • Electrical hookup: Yes

  • Sewer hookup: No, but two dump stations are available

  • Wi-Fi: No

  • Pet-friendly: Yes

  • Max RV length: 70 feet

  • Other amenities: Fire ring, grill, picnic table, restrooms

Flatwoods KOA Journey

Flatwoods KOA Journey sits close to the interstate exit, yet far enough away for the perfect overnight stay. All guests will have access to free Wi-Fi, bathhouses, a playground, and a laundry facility. The campground has gravel back-in and pull-through sites that can house RVs up to 85 feet long, with water, sewer, and electrical hookup options. All sites come with a grill and picnic table. Some amenities available are hiking trails, an outdoor pool, and a KampK9 dog park.

Elk River Camp and RV

Elk River Camp and RV provide campsites with partial- and full-hookup options for any size of RV. It lies along the Banks of Elk River, giving you complete access to recreational water activities. This pet-friendly campsite allows visitors to bring their horses along. The park is off Interstate 79 and a short distance from restaurants, stores, and local attractions in the nearby cities of Flatwoods, Morgantown, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport.

Bulltown Camp

Bulltown Camp is the perfect place to experience the picturesque scenery and historical importance of this central Western region. The campground sits on the edge of Burnsville Lake and right beside the Bulltown Historic Area, giving you the perfect view of the Civil War re-enactments held here twice a year. There are nearly 200 sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups. Free Wi-Fi, a dump station, a playground, horseback riding trails, and lake access are amenities offered at this camp.

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What to Do at
Cedar Creek State Park

Across Cedar Creek State Park’s sprawling landscape, there are adventures and activities to suit all visitors. From touring fascinating historical buildings to roasting marshmallows by the campfire, casting a line in one of the park’s lakes, and scanning the night sky for shooting stars, this West Virginia state park is the perfect destination for solo excursions and fun with family and friends.

Inside Cedar Creek State Park

You can take a peaceful hike on the 14 miles of trails that offer challenging adventures or relaxed, leisurely strolls. Move smoothly through the trails on a mountain bike and see nature from a different viewpoint. The fisherman's trail provides anglers a scenic trail to access some of the most popular fishing spots where they can catch muskie, bass, and other freshwater fish. The park has an outdoor pool where visitors can swim and cool off from the hot summer heat, sunbathe, or relax. Other things to do inside the park are geocaching, miniature golf, boating, and camping. 

Fishing Fishing

The three small lakes in Cedar Creek State Park are ideal for fishing. Boats and personal watercraft are not permitted. These lakes are stocked with trout and catfish seasonally, and they are also home to bluegill, crappie, muskie, and bass.

Geocaching Geocaching

Several caches are located across Cedar Creek State Park’s sprawling grounds. While hiking, camping, or enjoying the park in other ways, you can search for these treasures using GPS coordinates accessed through your geocaching app.

Nature Watching Nature Watching

With its remote location between Morgantown and Charleston in West Virginia’s vast wilderness, Cedar Creek State Park has many native inhabitants. These include weasels, squirrels, ermines, rabbits, foxes, white-tail deer, opossums, skunks, raccoons, and black bears.

Stargazing Stargazing

While many areas of the state park are covered by tall trees, some areas are well-suited for stargazing. You could even time your visit to coincide with the annual Perseid meteor shower in mid-to-late summer for an astronomical treat.

Hiking Hiking

Fourteen miles of hiking trails wind through Cedar Creek State Park. Many of the trails lead to notable areas, such as a fishing pond, shale barrens, a swimming hole, fishing spots, and even a hand-carved trough created more than a century ago.

Swimming Swimming

Swimming is permitted in all of the park’s small lakes as well as in the pool. The heated swimming pool is open in the afternoons daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Biking

Biking is permitted on all trails throughout Cedar Creek State Park. A map of the trails is available at the park office.

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How to Get to
Cedar Creek State Park

If you are heading to Cedar Creek State Park from Morgantown, travel south on Interstate 79. Take the exit for Route 119/33 to Weston. Follow Route 199 west through Glenville. A few miles outside of Glenville, turn left on Clear Creek/Cedar Creek Road. This road leads directly to the park’s entrance.

From Charleston, head north on Interstate 77. Take the exit for Route 119/33 East. In between the towns of Stumptown and Glenville, you will see the turn for Clear Creek/Cedar Creek Road. Turn right on this road, and follow it to the park’s entrance.

Entering Cedar Creek State Park

Inside the park, one main road takes you by all of the campsites, restrooms, playgrounds, and trailheads. Many visitors choose to park at their camping spot and walk to these other areas. However, there are also several small parking lots for your convenience.

Daily entrance to all West Virginia state parks is free for all ages. The nightly rate for camping is $45.

Cedar Creek State Park Entry Fee : $0.0

Across Cedar Creek State Park’s sprawling landscape, there are adventures and activities to suit all visitors. From touring fascinating historical buildings to roasting marshmallows by the campfire, casting a line in one of the park’s lakes, and scanning the night sky for shooting stars, this West Virginia state park is the perfect destination for solo excursions and fun with family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Creek State Park

What is the best time of year to visit Cedar Creek State Park?

The campground at Cedar Creek State Park is open during the spring, summer, and fall months, and the pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Because of these factors, summer is the most popular season to visit the park.

What kind of wildlife can be found in Cedar Creek State Park?

While visiting Cedar Creek State Park, you may spot squirrels, white-tail deer, black bears, raccoons, skunks, opossums, foxes, rabbits, coyotes, ermines, and weasels. In the park’s lakes, you can find catfish, muskie, trout, and bass.

Are there designated RV camping spots in Cedar Creek State Park?

The 66 campsites at Cedar Creek State Park are suitable for both tents and RVs. While all camping spots have water and electricity hookups, sewer hookups are not available. However, the park does have two dump stations.

Do you have to reserve a camping spot at Cedar Creek State Park and what is the cost?

Reservations are not required to stay at the park, but they are recommended. Campsites can be reserved through the park office or online. A two-night minimum stay is required for weekend reservations, and the maximum stay is 14 days.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Creek State Park?

Pets are allowed in outdoor areas at Cedar Creek State Park. They must be restrained and leashed at all times.