Camp Creek State Park and Forest Double C Campground
Open year-round, weather permitting. Campground office is closed December through February, but reservations can be made online or by calling the West Virginia State Parks Call Center. Two consecutive night minimum required on weekends. Maximum stay is 14 nights.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:15PM EDT until September 21 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
SVRRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Giles County in southwestern Virginia... Southern Summers County in southeastern West Virginia... Eastern Mercer County in southeastern West Virginia... Western Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 515 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lerona, or near Camp Creek, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Princeton... Narrows... Athens... Peterstown... Camp Creek... Pipestem... and Rich Creek.
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spanishburg, or near Camp Creek, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Princeton... Athens... Matoaka... Pipestem... Camp Creek... Camp Creek State Park... and Flat Top.
About
Double C Horse and Rider Campground is a dedicated equestrian camping area within Camp Creek State Park and Forest in Mercer County, West Virginia. Situated at approximately 2,023 feet elevation, this primitive campground caters specifically to visitors traveling with horses for trail riding. The campground offers around 12 sites with gravel pads, each capable of accommodating two to four horses. Reservations cover two horses per site, with additional horses requiring an extra nightly fee. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. As a primitive campground, Double C provides portable toilets and trash collection but does not offer potable water or electricity at individual sites. Campers should bring their own water supply. The nearby Mash Fork Campground within Camp Creek State Park has a heated bathhouse with showers available year-round. The campground provides access to 35 miles of trails through nearly 6,000 acres of forest, seven miles of seasonally stocked trout streams, and scenic waterfalls. Reservations can be made online through the West Virginia State Parks booking system, by calling the park directly, or through the WV Call Center.
Directions
Located at 2390 Camp Creek Road, Camp Creek, WV 25820. The park is approximately 39 minutes north of Bluefield, WV.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dnrcampcreek@wv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 425-9481 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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