Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground

We reserved the two primitive tent sites towards the entrance of the main campground loop. I was pleasantly surprised how quiet and well equipped the sites were despite being seemingly full and adjacent to an RV loop. We were within walking distance to a playground, bathrooms with laundry, and the main campground store where you can rent bikes, clubs for putt-putt golf, and go up a climbing wall. The fire pits were great, and we even were able to hit the resort pub for pizza on the one night we were rained out and unable to cookout. Definitely planning to return.

A journey driving through West Virginia mountains and tunnels, but what a great location above 3200’ for this Park. We caught the fall foliage which offered stunning views and some colder temps at night, but the sites are well spaced apart. We had FHU/50A, two picnic tables, fire ring and plenty of wide open fields to walk the dog. Roads well paved and our site level. We stayed during the weekday and it was not crowded. Comfort Stations had heaters inside and clean. Park staff friendly, local wildlife (deer) roam near sites and everywhere you drive. Park lodge nearby to eat/drink and offers indoor pool/gym for camping guests at $7 if you wanted. Lots to see and do in area. Took the ski lift about a mile away up to the top (4200’) to catch fantastic views. About a 15 min. ride to top for $7 adults/$5 children. Drove to nearby town of Davis, to view Blackwater Falls in a separate and beautiful State Park. Our first time in West Va. and it certainly has lots of recreational areas for campers even in our big rig.

When we arrived here three days ago there was a inch thick snow cover on the entire campground. That's probably why they don't turn the water on at the campsites until this weekend. There is running water in the bathhouses, showers and laundry area. Just not on the campsites or the dump station.

We used this campground to explore Seneca Rocks and Seneca Caverns, about 25 and 30 miles away respectively.

There was free WiFi at the lodge and there is plenty of seating in the lobby area to set up laptops to get some work done. The breakfast and lunch cafe had a fair selection of food at reasonable prices. The dinner restaurant and lounge was a bit pricey but had wonderful views out over Canaan Valley all the way up to sunset.

We visited this campground from 04/15/19 until 04/18/19.

I've camped at this campground for ten consecutive years. Canaan Valley Resort State Park is located at the head of the Canaan Valley at the headwaters of the Blackwater River. A gravel, well maintained, forest service road (FS 80) provides access to a Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge parking area near the hilltop that leads to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Blackbird Knob Trailhead. Dolly Sods is my favorite place in West Virginia with stunning scenery, rock formations, hardwoods, and alpine landscape alternating atop the Allegheny Plateau. There is easy access to Blackwater Falls State Park via Rt. 32. Hiking and backpacking opportunities in this area are endless.

We love this WVA state park! Great place to enjoy hiking and mountain biking. The Canaan Valley Ski area has chairlift rides in the summer.
The State Park has a new lodge with several dining options as well as a heated outdoor pool that is free to use for campers. (a $2 resort fee is charged per day, but we thought this is a great value)
All sites have 30/50 electric/water and sewer.
The lodge has free wifi and plans are underway to add wifi to the campground office.