Best camping near Athens
15 campgrounds · 15 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Athens, West Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 15 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pipestem Resort State Park
Good
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Pipestem Resort State Park is a scenic camping area located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
Bull Falls - Bluestone WMA
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Bull Falls Bluestone WMA camping area in West Virginia is a first-come, first-serve campground with 21 campsites. The camping area is surrounded by beautiful views of Bluestone…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#3
Shanklins Ferry - Bluestone WMA
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Shanklins Ferry - Bluestone WMA camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of West Virginia. Nestled in the heart of nature, this camping spot offers a range of…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#4
Cedar Branch - Bluestone WMA
Good
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Cedar Branch Bluestone WMA camping area in West Virginia is a first-come-first-serve campground with 17 primitive campsites. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#5
Mouth of Indian Creek - Bluestone WMA
Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Mouth Of Indian Creek campground is located in the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. There…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#6
Bertha - Bluestone WMA
Good
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Bertha - Bluestone WMA camping area is located in the state of West Virginia. This scenic campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides picnic…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#7
Bluestone State Park
Good
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Bluestone State Park campground in West Virginia offers 26 RV sites and 15 primitive campsites that are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The camping area provides…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#8
Indian Mills - Bluestone WMA
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Indian Mills - Bluestone WMA camping area in West Virginia offers a picturesque and serene camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#9
Keatley - Bluestone WMA
Good
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
New users please read 5mi S of Forest Hill TYPE:SFW SITES:15 CAMPGROUND PH: 304.466.3398 EL(ft):1551 AMENITIES:(see box below map) NH NR L$ LAT,LON:37.513,-80.808 NO RES LINKS…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#10
Berry's Campground
Good
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Berry's Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of West Virginia. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#11
Gentrys Landing
Good
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Gentrys Landing in Virginia offers primitive, dispersed camping only—no established campsites. It’s free to camp, and no reservations or permits are required. There are no…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Blue Jay - Camp Creek State Park
Good
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Blue Jay Campground is located within the Camp Creek State Park in West Virginia. The campground offers stunning views of the park's natural surroundings, including mountains and…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#13
Mash Fork - Camp Creek State Park
Good
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Mash Fork - Camp Creek State Park camping area, located in West Virginia, offers a range of amenities and activities for campers. The campground provides both primitive and…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#14
Walnut Flats
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Walnut Flats camping area is located in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia. The surrounding views include lush green forests and picturesque mountain ranges. The camping…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Walnut Flats Campground
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Walnut Flats Campground is situated in the Jefferson National Forest of Virginia and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The campground is located near the…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
Camping near Athens
The Athens area has 15 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Athens
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.