RV rental in Charleston, West Virginia

The rule treats vehicles above standard passenger thresholds as restricted in residential zones; the practical effect is that the legal basecamp is Coonskin Park RV Camp (Kanawha County Parks, 6 mi out), which offers Electric on 30 sites; water at host station on rigs up to 40 ft at $25/night. Charleston WV is the closest state capital to New River Gorge National Park (60 mi east).

Two adjacent public lands extend the playbook for renters whose trip plan extends beyond city limits: Kanawha State Forest and Babcock State Park. The two arterials worth scenic-drive time are Midland Trail National Scenic Byway (US-60) and New River Gorge National River corridor. Tank-dump access lives at Coonskin Park; propane at U-Haul of Charleston on 1801 Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311.

Aim for April through May and September through October; skip July through August. The single most expensive mistake locals see arriving rigs make is driving new river gorge bridge in a high-profile rig without checking wind advisories, and it bridge wind closures triggered at 50+ mph sustained winds, common in fall.

When to come

Best: April through May and September through October — Allegheny Plateau spring and fall with comfortable temperatures.

Skip: July through August — heat index 90-95 F and Kanawha River humidity.

The mistake renters make

Driving New River Gorge Bridge in a high-profile rig without checking wind advisories Bridge wind closures triggered at 50+ mph sustained winds, common in fall

• Charleston Municipal Code
• WV State Parks
• Kanawha County Parks
• FestivALL Charleston official
• NWS forecast office