Campgrounds and RV parks near Mount Hope, WV

Mount Hope sits in Fayette County in the southern West Virginia coalfields, minutes from the southern boundary of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The town is a practical base for RV travelers heading to the gorge, the Grandview area, and the whitewater rivers south of Fayetteville. Beckley lies a short drive south on Route 19 and I-77, and Oak Hill and Fayetteville are just north. Camping options range from primitive National Park Service sites along the New River to full-hookup private resorts. Army Camp - New River Gorge National River is a free primitive campground on the banks of the New River within the park, offering 11 drive-in sites suitable for tents, campers, and small to medium RVs. Wood Mountain Campground and Rivers Whitewater Rafting sit closer to the rafting corridors, while ACE Adventure Center Campground occupies a large private property outside Oak Hill. For families wanting utilities and a lake, Raleigh County Parks operates Lake Stephens west of Beckley with tent sites, cabins, and full-hookup RV sites.

Reservation systems vary by operator. National Park Service campgrounds inside New River Gorge do not use Recreation.gov for site bookings. Army Camp - New River Gorge National River does not accept reservations, camping within the park is free, and stays are limited to 14 days within any 28-day period. Arrive early on summer and fall weekends to secure a spot. Private operators book directly. ACE Adventure Center Campground takes reservations through its own website and phone line, and the resort draws crowds during summer weekends and Bridge Day at the nearby New River Gorge Bridge, so reservations are recommended. Raleigh County Parks handles Lake Stephens bookings through its park office by phone. Wood Mountain Campground and Rivers Whitewater Rafting also take bookings through their operator sites during peak weekends.