Audra State Park - United States
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About Audra State Park
RV quick facts for Audra State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Limited; campground is rustic with tight, wooded sites better suited to smaller RVs and trailers |
| Full hookups | No full hookups; sites are primarily standard with limited electric availability |
| Dump station | Dump station available on-site seasonally |
| Reservation window | Reservations are handled through the West Virginia State Parks system |
| Cell service | Spotty to none in the river gorge; expect limited coverage at sites |
| Road restrictions | Narrow, winding access road with a steep grade into the river valley; use caution with long rigs |
| Season | Campground operates seasonally, typically spring through fall; park grounds open year-round for day use |
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Best time to visit Audra State Park
Late May through early September is the peak window, when the campground and swimming area are open and the Middle Fork River is warm enough for tubing and wading. June and July typically bring the busiest weekends, so midweek arrivals are easier for larger RVs. Early fall offers cooler nights, lighter crowds, and strong hardwood color along the river gorge. Winter visits are limited to day use because the campground closes during the off-season.
Campground closed; day-use only.
Campground closed; day-use only.
Campground typically closed; shoulder season.
Campground opens in spring; variable weather.
Campground and swimming area opening for the season.
Peak season begins; reserve early for weekends.
Peak season; warm river, busiest weekends.
Peak season continues.
Cooler evenings; lighter crowds.
Fall color in the river gorge; campground season winding down.
Campground typically closed; day-use only.
Campground closed; day-use only.
Things to do at Audra State Park
- Alum Cave Trail Easy
The Alum Cave Trail is Audra's signature hike, a short riverside route that runs along a wooden boardwalk beneath a towering sandstone overhang. The trail offers close-up views of the Middle Fork River and the park's most iconic rock feature. Trailhead parking is close to the campground and suited to standard vehicles; larger RVs should park in the main day-use lot and walk in.
- Middle Fork River Swimming Area
The park's swimming area is a sandy, shallow beach on the Middle Fork River popular with families in summer. Lifeguards are typically on duty during the peak season only. Day-use parking is located a short walk from the beach.
- River Tubing and Wading
Tubing and wading in the Middle Fork River are among the most popular summer activities at Audra. The river is shallow over much of the park stretch, though water levels and current change after storms. Check conditions before entering the water.
- Fishing on the Middle Fork River
The Middle Fork River through Audra is a stocked trout stream in spring and supports warm-water species later in the summer. Bank and wade fishing are both common within the park. A valid West Virginia fishing license is required.
- Picnicking and Day UseRV parking available
Audra has multiple picnic areas with tables and grills along the river. Group shelters are available and can be reserved. The day-use lots accommodate standard RV parking for lunch stops.
- Campground Stay
The rustic campground is the base for most overnight RV visits and sits in a wooded flat near the river. Sites are shaded and relatively compact, so shorter RVs and travel trailers fit best. A bathhouse, camp store, and dump station serve the campground in season.
- Nature and Wildlife Viewing Easy
Audra's mixed hemlock and hardwood forest supports songbirds, white-tailed deer, and common Appalachian wildlife. Quiet walks along the river or campground roads are productive at dawn and dusk. Stay on established trails to protect streamside vegetation.
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Audra State Park, WV, United States
How to get to Audra State Park
Audra State Park lies on Audra Park Road off County Route 11 between Buckhannon and Philippi in Barbour County, roughly 20 miles (about 30 minutes) from Buckhannon, 25 miles from Philippi, and about 45 miles (just over an hour) from Elkins. The final approach follows narrow, winding rural roads with tight turns and a steep descent into the river valley, so large motorhomes and long trailers should take the route slowly and watch for low-clearance tree canopy. The nearest airports for fly-and-rent trips are North Central West Virginia Airport near Clarksburg and Morgantown Municipal Airport, both within about 60 to 75 miles. There are no interstate-grade approaches, so plan extra travel time and avoid shortcuts on unpaved forest roads.
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