Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

The Great Outdoors

Crown City Wildlife Area is easily accessible when you're camping with an RV near here, and it’s well worth a visit. The state-maintained area is comprised of second and third-growth forest, grass and open land, and wetlands and ponds. Wildlife in the area include cottontail rabbits, turkeys, squirrels, grouse, white-tailed deer, fish, and birds. Recreational opportunities include hunting, fishing, trapping, and birdwatching. Resident bird species include crows, jays, blackbirds, woodpeckers, tanagers, cardinals, flycatchers, swifts, swallows, sparrows, finches, chickadees, wrens, and hummingbirds.You’ll especially enjoy exploring the Midland Trail National Scenic Byway with your Milton RV rental. This trail follows the James River and the historic Kanawha Turnpike. It is believed that it was first carved by buffalo and indigenous people. Highlights of the byway include the New River Gorge Bridge, the Gauley Bridge and Cathedral Falls, Babcock State Park, and Hawk’s Nest, which has an aerial tram. There is a National Park Service visitor center on the New River Gorge. Opportunities and activities along the byway include whitewater rafting, overlooks and vistas, pioneer history, outdoor recreation, and local artisan and craft shops.You can experience both the great outdoors and great community when you spend time at Barboursville Park when you are motorhome camping near here. The park features Lake William, which is stocked with trout, bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. There is a trail around the lake that allows for bank fishing. Other recreational opportunities include an archery range, sports and recreation fields, tennis courts, a horse show ring, a playground, and an amphitheater. There are picnic areas with electric outlets, shelters, tables, grills, and restrooms. There is also a visitor’s center.

Exploring the Area

If you’re looking to explore big-city amenities and attractions with your RV rental near Huntington/Fox Fire KOA, head over to Huntington. Huntington is the seat of Cabell County, and it has historical, cultural, commercial, and industrial significance. Things to do and see in this city include art museums, historic buildings and sites, live music and other performances, shopping and dining, nightlife, and much more. Self-guided tour itineraries include “Movies, Minerals, and Mining” and the history of the Hatfield-McCoy feud. Special events that take place here every year include the Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival, the Huntington Music & Arts Festival, and a summer concert series. Make sure to check out the Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau and the West Virginia Tourism Office for up-to-date information on area events, attractions, promotions, and visitors’ guides.Visit the Smithsonian-affiliated Heritage Farm Museum to learn more about the history and culture of the area you’ll be visiting when you're RV camping at Huntington/Fox Fire KOA. The museum celebrates Appalachian ingenuity and heritage. The property features numerous interactive living history exhibits including a blacksmith shop, log church, maker space, homestead site, petting zoo, and Discovery Zone and playground. There are numerous museum spaces here, including the Progress Museum, Transportation Museum, Country Store Museum, Industry Museum, Heritage Museum, Doll and Carriage Museum, Children’s Activity Museum, and Schoolhouse Museum. There is also the Heritage Farm Artisan Guild, a regional gift shop, and a café. Interpretive programming and special events for all ages are held throughout the year.You’ll enjoy checking out local restaurants when you are travel trailer camping at Huntington/Fox Fire KOA. Regional specialties include authentic barbecue, Southern-style home cooking and comfort food, pizza, and familiar fast-casual chains. You will also probably want to fill up your Milton motorhome rental tank as well as your belly while you're here. There are plenty of service stations, truck stops, and convenience stores in the area where you will be able to find either gasoline or diesel fuel.