Arriving in Charleston, WV with a rented RV

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.

The calendar moment that swings local availability is FestivALL Charleston on third week of June — largest event in capital region; in-region camping at 90%. 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.