Campgrounds and RV parks near Kenova, WV

Water recreation drives most trips. Beech Fork Lake offers boating, swimming at Stower's Branch Swim Beach, and fishing for largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish, and saugeye, with a marina and boat rentals near the beach. The Little Sandy and Big Blaine drainages add creek fishing and river access at properties like Little Bear Island Campground, The Falls Campground, and Creekside Cabins and RV Park. On land, Beech Fork State Park has hiking trails, a disc golf course, athletic fields, and a seasonal swimming pool. The Ashland / Huntington West KOA Holiday adds resort-style amenities through the warm season. Off-site, Huntington provides restaurants and museums, and easy drives lead to Ashland, Ironton, and the Country Music Highway corridor in eastern Kentucky.

Peak RV season runs from late spring through early fall. Beech Fork's loops open on staggered schedules: Old Orchard is open year-round, while Four Coves, Lake View, and Moxley Branch operate on seasonal schedules that generally run from spring through mid to late fall. Little Bear Island Campground typically runs May through October. Summer brings warm, humid weather, active lake use, and the highest booking pressure, especially on weekends and around the July 4 holiday. Late spring and early fall are quieter, with cooler nights, fewer crowds, and strong fishing. Fall foliage in the Appalachian foothills peaks in mid to late October. Winter is cold and damp, with occasional snow from December through February. Most private campgrounds close or run reduced services, but the Ashland / Huntington West KOA Holiday and Beech Fork's Old Orchard loop stay open. Access roads on lower-lying properties along the Little Sandy River can turn muddy after heavy rain, so check conditions before arrival.

Sites in the region range from paved pads with full hookups to grass or gravel pads with electric and water only. Beech Fork sites include a paved parking pad, grill, and picnic table, with fully equipped bathhouses. Old Orchard offers full hookups, Moxley Branch has a mix of full hookups and electric, and Four Coves and Lake View are primarily 30-amp electric. Wi-Fi is available at park headquarters and Old Orchard. Expect wooded, hilly terrain typical of the Appalachian foothills. GPS routing to Beech Fork can be unreliable, so follow the park's posted directions from I-64 exit 8. Cell coverage is generally solid near Huntington and Ashland but drops in the hollows around Beech Fork Lake and the Little Sandy River. Buy firewood locally, as moving firewood in from other regions is discouraged to protect area forests from pests.