Campgrounds and RV parks near Blennerhassett, WV

Blennerhassett sits in Wood County, West Virginia along the Ohio River just south of Parkersburg, in the Mid-Ohio Valley region. The area is best known as the mainland access point for Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, a small island in the Ohio River reached by a sternwheeler ride on the Island Belle departing from Point Park in Parkersburg. Wood County makes a practical base for RV travellers exploring the river valley, Little Kanawha country, and the forested hills of southeastern Ohio just across the river. RV options close to town include Blennerhassett RV Park and American Way RV Park, both within easy driving distance of downtown Parkersburg. Ashland RV Park and Carthage Gap Campground extend the search radius for travellers who want a quieter, more rural stay while still keeping the island, museum, and river attractions within a short drive. Across the river in Meigs County, Ohio, Forked Run State Park sits along the shores of Forked Run Lake, occupying nearly 3,000 acres of rugged Appalachian terrain with deep ravines and hardwood forests, adding a public-lands option with lake access, a beach, and a wooded campground.

West Virginia and Ohio state parks use separate reservation systems. For West Virginia state parks such as North Bend, campsites may be reserved online, by phone, or at the campground office, with reservations requiring no less than two consecutive nights on Friday and Saturday or one night Sunday through Thursday, and a 14-night maximum stay. Ohio state parks including Forked Run take reservations up to six months in advance online or by calling (866) 644-6727. Private RV parks near Blennerhassett and Parkersburg, including Blennerhassett RV Park, American Way RV Park, Ashland RV Park, and Carthage Gap Campground, generally book directly through the operator. Summer weekends and October color weekends fill fastest, so reserve well ahead for full-hookup sites.