Campgrounds and RV parks near Barboursville, WV

Lake recreation anchors the area. Beech Fork Lake supports fishing for largemouth and hybrid striped bass, crappie, catfish, sauger and bluegill, with 31 miles of shoreline for anglers. The park also has a seasonal swimming pool, athletic fields, picnic shelters, and hiking trails winding through the forested hills around the lake. Flat terrain in several campground loops makes bike riding practical for families. Off-park, travelers can visit Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington and browse shops in downtown Barboursville. At Yatesville Lake State Park, the 2,300-acre lake offers good bluegill, bass and crappie fishing, the Mary Ingles Trail System includes six trail loops at the marina area, and the Yatesville Lake Multi-Use Trail is a 20-plus-mile trail open to hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

Camping around Barboursville is largely a three-season activity, with a small year-round footprint. At Beech Fork State Park, Old Orchard Campground is open year-round, while Four Coves Campground, Moxley Branch Campground, and Lake View Campground are open seasonally. Moxley Branch is open mid-April through mid-October, Four Coves is open mid-April through October, and Lake View runs April through mid-November. Spring brings variable weather and rising creek levels, and May is typically the wettest month, so travelers should expect muddy sites after storms. Summer is peak season, with warm, humid days, heavy lake use, and weekend reservations filling well in advance. Fall offers cooler temperatures and Appalachian foliage, with color usually peaking in mid to late October. Winter closes most seasonal loops. Kentucky State Parks, including Yatesville Lake, note that they cannot guarantee the availability of water or other resources during inclement weather months when freezing temperatures are possible, and ask travelers to contact the park directly when traveling in cold months.

All Beech Fork campsites include a paved parking pad, grill, and picnic table, with fully-equipped bathhouses and restroom facilities, and Wi-Fi at the park headquarters and Old Orchard Campground. Old Orchard offers coin-operated laundry as well as full hook-ups with 50-amp electric, water and sewer; Moxley Branch has a choice of 30-amp electric or non-electric sites; and Four Coves and Lakeview are 30-amp electric only. Road access varies throughout the park, with some areas having challenging approach roads, and several campers have noted rough access roads, so larger rigs should confirm site length ahead of time. Cell service inside the park is limited in spots. A seasonal camp store sells basics such as ice, firewood, and fishing supplies during the main camping season.