Riffle Run Campground

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117 reviews
Riffle Run Campground

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60 campsites

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Year-round

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Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

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"Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with nearly all users giving 5-star ratings and many saying they’ve camped here for years and don’t want to go anywhere else. Campers describe Riffle Run as quiet, very clean, well maintained, friendly, and a great place to relax and unplug due to the lack of cell service. Families, long-time regulars, and first-time visitors all report wanting to return."

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About Riffle Run Campground

Nestled along the shores of Burnsville Lake in the heart of West Virginia's forested highlands, Riffle Run Campground welcomes families to a perfect blend of modern comfort and natural beauty. With 54 full hook-up sites featuring 50 amp service, water, and sewer connections, plus 6 primitive sites for those seeking a more rustic experience, this wooded retreat offers everything from hot showers and laundry facilities to playgrounds, a nearby marina, and direct lake access.
Campground offers a mix of full hook-up sites suitable for RVs and a small number of primitive sites.
ElevationThe campground rolls across the hilly, wooded foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, where the terrain creates a sense of seclusion and natural beauty. These gentle elevations provide campers with a true mountain experience while remaining accessible and family-friendly.
Natural Features and SceneryWhere the Little Kanawha River widens into the sparkling expanse of Burnsville Lake, Riffle Run Campground occupies a prime spot in West Virginia's Allegheny foothills. Dense hardwood forests cascade down hillsides to meet the water's edge, creating a picturesque backdrop for family adventures. The surrounding landscape opens onto more than 100 miles of trails that wind through the forest and along the lakeshore, offering endless opportunities for exploration. Whether you're watching the morning mist rise off the lake or enjoying the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, the scenery here captures the essence of Appalachian beauty in a setting designed with families in mind.
Geological RegionPositioned at the western edge of the Allegheny Plateau, the campground sits within the characteristic hilly terrain of the Allegheny Mountain foothills. This transitional zone features the rolling, forested landscape that defines central West Virginia, where ancient sedimentary layers have been carved by water and time into the distinctive ridges and valleys that surround Burnsville Lake.
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Campsite details

Sites Size60 campsites total: 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites
Sites PrivacyWooded and serene campsites
Total Campsites60 campsites

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Site layoutWooded campsites; 54 full hook-up sites (50 amp electric, water, sewer) and 6 sites with no hook-ups. Amenities within the campground include playgrounds and a bathroom building with showers and laundry.

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Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Laundry Facilities

Activities you can enjoy

Recreation includes extensive trail opportunities, playgrounds, biking, and water-based activities via the nearby marina and boat ramp. The marina offers boat and jet ski rentals and seasonal tours.
Hiking
Over 100 miles of trails accessible from the area for hiking with scenic, hilly, forested terrain.
Biking
Biking is mentioned as a recreational option within the campground and surrounding trail system.
Boating
Boat ramp located near the campground; nearby marina offers boat and jet ski rentals and is conveniently located by the boat ramp.
Water Sports
Boat and jet ski rentals; seasonal tours offered by the marina.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed

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Proximity to water featuresLocated on Burnsville Lake (Little Kanawha River). A boat ramp is available just before the campground entrance and a marina is located nearby.

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Riffle Run Campground
Nearby places
Burnsville (town mentioned as nearby
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Nearby supplies
In the town of Burnsville: two convenience stores, a Dollar General, and the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop

Reviews from booking and map sources

1.8
117 reviews
Mixed Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Riffle Run Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with nearly all users giving 5-star ratings and many saying they’ve camped here for years and don’t want to go anywhere else. Campers describe Riffle Run as quiet, very clean, well maintained, friendly, and a great place to relax and unplug due to the lack of cell service. Families, long-time regulars, and first-time visitors all report wanting to return.
Review Summaries
Based on 117 reviews

What Campers Love

Cleanliness and maintenance stand out: multiple reviews call the campground spotless, immaculately clean, and very well kept, including bathhouses and restrooms. Guests love the peaceful, quiet...
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Common Concerns

The most consistent negative mentioned is the lack of cell phone service and Wi‑Fi, which some see as a downside even though others enjoy it for unplugging. There are mixed feelings about the move...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Expect little to no cell service or Wi‑Fi; some campers view this as a feature for unwinding, while others bring their own connectivity (e.g., Starlink). If you care about layout/privacy, one...
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"We have been camping at Riffle Run since 2006 and we love it. Don't want to go anywhere else. It is clean, quiet, friendly, and close enough to home that we can run home for an appointment or...
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