Campgrounds and RV parks near Shadyside, OH

Shadyside sits along the Ohio River in Belmont County, on the eastern edge of Ohio directly across from Marshall County, West Virginia. RV travelers here have a mix of options within a short drive: a state park campground to the west, a resort-style municipal park across the river, and a handful of small private RV parks along the Route 250 corridor. The closest full-service state facility is Barkcamp State Park, a 1,005-acre park in Belmont County's rugged hills with mature woodlands, open meadows, and a scenic 117-acre lake. Just across the river, Grand Vue Park sits about 10 miles from Wheeling on an elevated ridge and offers long-range views of the Ohio Valley. Smaller private options in the area include Big Gs RV Campground, Ernies Acres Campground, and Hotel RV West Alexander. The region is Appalachian foothills country, so expect winding two-lane roads, wooded ridges, and river-valley towns. Most campgrounds are within roughly a 30 to 45 minute drive of Shadyside, making it practical to base out of one park and day-trip to Wheeling, Moundsville, and St. Clairsville.

Ohio state park sites at Barkcamp are booked through the ReserveOhio system at reserveohio.com or by calling (866) 644-6727. Reservations for campsites can be made up to 6 months in advance and as late as the day of arrival, though inventory for popular weekends disappears the morning the six-month window opens. Grand Vue Park handles its own reservations directly, online through CampLife or by phone at the park office. The campground has 40 full hook-up sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, sewage, and water. Each back-in site accommodates rigs up to 50 feet, with the exception of Site 23 at 38 feet, and each includes a 12-foot space for a towed vehicle. Smaller private parks such as Big Gs RV Campground, Ernies Acres Campground, and Hotel RV West Alexander are booked by phone or through the operator directly. Call ahead: these are small operations with only a handful of hookup sites.