Pipestem State Park

Pipestem Resort State Park overlooks the Bluestone River Gorge, reachable by an aerial tramway down to Mountain Creek Lodge at the canyon floor, alongside golf, an indoor pool, and miles of hiking trails. The campground has 69 electric sites with a bathhouse on site, open year-round, weather permitting; a lodge and cabins are also available, not counted in the total above.

Nightly site fees at this campground currently range from $39.99 to $54.99, per the state park reservation system (book.wvstateparks.com); the exact price depends on site type and loop. Dogs and cats are allowed in West Virginia State Parks and Forests campgrounds on a leash and must be kept restrained, per the statewide rules and regulations (wvstateparks.com/rules-and-regulations); no per-pet fee is stated. Reservations canceled 60 or more days before arrival may receive a deposit refund; cancellations made 7-60 days before arrival receive a credit toward a future stay; cancellations within 7 days of arrival are not refundable. Check-in is 1 p.m., check-out is noon.