Perched on the east rim of the dramatic Bluestone River Gorge, Pipestem Resort Campground blends the comfort of full-service amenities with the wild beauty of 4,050 forested acres. Your wooded campsite becomes home base for everything from aerial tram rides into the gorge to lazy afternoons by Long Branch Lake, all while heated bathhouses and nearby resort facilities keep you comfortable between adventures.
Campground includes full-hookup RV sites, electric-only RV sites, and tent sites within a wooded resort setting. The park also provides resort lodging/cabins elsewhere on the property.
Historical Significance
Pipestem functions as a mid‑20th‑century West Virginia state resort park centered on the scenic Bluestone River Gorge. The park name references the pipestem plant (spicebush) historically associated with the area, and the property has long combined lodging, recreation, and conservation as a flagship resort park for the state.Weather and SeasonsSpring paints the gorge in wildflowers and fresh greens, while fall sets the hardwood forest ablaze with color—both seasons offering perfect hiking weather and smaller crowds. Summer brings the full resort experience with warm days ideal for lake swimming and zipline thrills, though you'll share the experience with more fellow adventurers. Winter transforms the park into a quiet retreat where ice clings to gorge walls and solitude replaces summer's bustle, though some seasonal activities take a break until warmer days return.
Natural Features and SceneryImagine waking under a canopy of mixed hardwoods, where shaded sites nestle along the gorge rim and morning mist rises from the Bluestone River far below. The campground sits within a sprawling landscape of forested ridges and quiet hollows, with Long Branch Lake glimmering nearby and rim trails leading to overlooks that stretch for miles. You're just steps from wilderness trails that plunge into the gorge, yet close enough to the resort's manicured greens and recreation areas to enjoy the best of both worlds—raw Appalachian beauty meeting thoughtful comfort.
Geological RegionEast rim of the Bluestone River Gorge; wooded Appalachian mixed‑hardwood forest surrounding Long Branch Lake within the park's 4,050 acres.
Scenic ViewsRim and overlook views of the Bluestone River Gorge, wooded campsite surroundings, lakeside vistas at Long Branch Lake, and rolling golf‑course panoramas across the resort landscape.
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