Dirt Rag Dirt Fest WV

Big Bear Lake Trail Center has a limited amount of camper and RV campsites available so if you want one, it’s best to reserve it way ahead of time. All sites are primitive with no hookups or water. The campground is located to the east of the trails on the airstrip near the vendor area. Parking is first-come, first-served.

Big Bear Lake partners with the Dirt Rag Dirt Fest and allows RV and tent camping within a stone’s throw of the Dirt Fest at Beaver Creek Village. If onsite camping is full or you prefer to be in a separate location, this may be an option to consider. Amenities include full hookups, a picnic table, and fire ring. Modern restrooms, hot showers, and a lake are also within walking distance. Within a few miles, you can also find several other campgrounds that offer amenities such as full hookups, restrooms with showers, playgrounds, and pavilions.

The park offers free shuttle service to those who have a paid admission ticket or wristband. Although many people you see will be on a bike, a lot of them are also getting around on foot, which is just as effective since it is not that big of an area. The shuttle service from the campground to the event is a nice advantage for those camping on site or nearby in Bruceton Mills. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, but no motorized equipment or vehicles such as golf carts or OHVs are allowed.

West Virginia is hot in July. After all, it is summertime. Pack t-shirts, shorts, and tank tops mostly. Or you may prefer a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt and some jeans to keep the sun and mosquitoes at bay. Pack comfortable tennis shoes or hiking boots as well since you will be walking around in the wooded areas. It is a cycling event in the mud; be prepared to get dirty and wet if you plan to demo or ride while attending Dirt Rag Dirt Fest WV.

This is a rain or shine event so bring an umbrella even if it doesn’t look like rain is coming. You can always use it to keep the sun off of your skin. To carry your water, snacks, and other needs, bring a backpack that is lightweight but big enough to carry what you need. You may also want to bring a camera to capture the action. If you plan on riding, be sure to bring a helmet and any other items that help you enjoy a good mud adventure.

Two things you definitely need to have in July are sunblock and bug spray. Deep in the woods of West Virginia, you are likely to see some hungry bugs, especially after the sun goes down. You can also bring a first aid kit for minor injuries or scrapes. Pack a hat and sunglasses as well to protect you from the sun’s rays.

Although you may enjoy eating some of the delicious food from the food trucks at the festival, you may also want to cook at your campsite. No open fires are allowed at the campground, so you will have to use a camp stove or power up your RV stove with your generator. If you need any last-minute items, Bruceton Mills and Morgantown both have grocery and convenience stores.

From pizza to burritos, you’ll find a wide variety of eating places in and around Dirt Fest. In Bruceton Mills, you have your choice of sit-down restaurants as well as fast food joints with drive-thrus. If you want to have a beer or glass of wine with your meal, there are a couple of bar and grill locations in town as well. Morgantown has a larger variety where you can find seafood, sandwiches, and even a Hawaiian restaurant.

The West Virginia Dirt Rag Dirt Fest always has a bunch of fantastic vendors promoting their MTB wares. You will even be able to test ride some of the dirt bikes coming out and be able to familiarize yourself with the companies that make them. Some of the vendors that have been at previous Dirt Fests include Take Aim Cycling, Endless Bike Company, Shimano, Yeti, Scott Sports, Kona, MTBparks.com, Trailhead Coffee, and many more.