Near Beaver
NPSGrandview Backcountry (New River Gorge NP)
- Tent camping
Insider tip · Newest NPS (2020). Most camping is backcountry / primitive. Bridge Day (3rd Sat October) — only day pedestrians are allowed on the New River Gorge Bridge.
Private operator
Near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia: $55–$145/night, no posted rig-length limit. Open April through October. Book 12 months ahead via KOA portal.
Private operator
Managing authority
Near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
How much does camping at Harpers Ferry KOA cost, and when is it open?
Harpers Ferry KOA near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Private operator) — camping fee $55–$145/night, season April through October, RV size limit Big rigs welcome. Reservations: 12 months ahead via KOA portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$55–$145/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Big rigs welcome
Reservation window
12 months ahead via KOA portal
The insider read
Closest full-hookup camp to Harpers Ferry historic district (5 min). Free shuttle to NPS visitor center. 3 rivers + 3 states from the cliffs.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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NPSInsider tip · Newest NPS (2020). Most camping is backcountry / primitive. Bridge Day (3rd Sat October) — only day pedestrians are allowed on the New River Gorge Bridge.
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