Rifrafters Campground

The Great Outdoors

Fayetteville campers will have access to many state parks without having to go far. Hawks Nest State Park is only a few miles from your campsite at Rifrafters Campground and provides over 250 acres of lush forests along the New River. Visitors can explore the many trails in the area, or you can ride the aerial tramway if you feel like exploring the park without working up a sweat. Watersports are popular here, and the New River is known to be one of the most challenging rivers in the country for whitewater rafting. Another popular activity is fishing, and anglers can catch panfish, catfish, and muskies in Hawks Nest Lake.Another nearby state park worth exploring while camping at Rifrafters Campground is Babcock State Park. This park is one of the most scenic sites in the region and features over 4,000 acres of dense forest and bluffs overlooking the area. Visitors will experience stunning views of the New River and New River Gorge, as well as the Glade Creek Grist Mill, a quaint operational mill. There are over 20 miles of trails to discover that will take you along clifftops, streams, and much more. Boley Lake is ideal for watersports such as boating and fishing, and catches include bluegill, bass, and trout.There are lots of great fishing spots around West Virginia, including Little Beaver State Park. This park covers over 500 acres of pastures and woodlands surrounding the 18-acre Little Beaver Lake. The lake is very popular with anglers, and catches include crappie, channel catfish, and bass. This calm lake is also ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing. There are also over 17 different hiking trails to use, in case you want to stay dry and explore this beautiful park.

Exploring the City

Renting an RV near Fayetteville is perfect for experiencing the best of West Virginia's culture. While in Charleston, plan a trip to the West Virginia State Museum. This museum aims to preserve West Virginia's history and culture through a variety of exhibits containing art, fossils, relics, and much more. Some of the highlights include displays on how West Virginia became the 35th state in the Union, exhibits on local architecture, and much more.Alternatively, you may also want to visit the nearby city of Huntington. Just down the road from Charleston, this city contains some excellent cultural attractions, including the Huntington Museum of Art. This massive art gallery is the largest in the state and contains thousands of pieces of art from America, Europe, and Asia. Some of the artists featured include Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Robert Henri. The museum is also well known for its glass collection, which has around 4,000 different objects.If you want to find out what West Virginia was like over 100 years ago, consider a visit to Heritage Farm Museum and Village. This living museum contains 15 log cabins, each built exactly as the pioneers would've built them. There are staff members in period clothing performing a variety of tasks and chores which will make you feel like you're back in pioneer times. There are a blacksmith shop and artisan center where you learn more about various skills, and a cafe, so you can grab a bite to eat.