Battle Run

Clean campground, quiet. Nice hot showers. Beautiful lake.

Great time, bathhouse was clean, grounds looked good,

We visit Battle Run regularly and recently camped, as part of a larger group. While the water pressure was extremely low in the bathhouse, the facility was very clean. The security is top notch, however the lack of helmets on children riding bikes, throughout the day and after dark, is concerning. It wasn’t long ago that children wearing helmets while riding bikes were rewarded with a certificate for a free ice cream cone; and riding after dusk was not allowed. It would be wonder if that practiced was put back into place before a child is injured or killed.

It’s always a good time there

The campground itself is as good or better than any other camp we have ever used. Everything is well maintained and affordable. That being said, my only complaints are directed to other campers who show a lack of respect for their fellow campers by not following the rules of the campground and not monitoring their own children. When there are children as young as six to eight years of age riding bicycles with no lights, no shirts, no shoes, and no helmets after 11 p.m. while yelling back and forth to each other, then you have a problem that affects everyone within earshot. I finally had to make a line of objects (coolers, bikes, kayaks etc.) as a barrier across our camping spot just so they wouldn't come riding through the middle of where we were camping. Irresponsible parents ought not to expect other campers to be "the village" to raise their children.

Love camping at Battle Run!

Unfortunately we had a site that was right next to the basketball court. The inconsiderate people staying there had no concept of the quiet hours and were playing games well past the cutoff. We reported this several times but no one would come out or try to enforce the rules. Do not try to call the number listed for a ranger because they don't ever answer the phone. I spoke to a ranger about it the next day and he said I have to walk up to the ranger station if there is a problem. Well guess what? No one is at the ranger station past 10PM when the offense occurred. It is sad they don't enforce their rules or monitor this campground because it is really nice otherwise. I think that if you go in the off season or choose a site more carefully it would be okay, however they close the campground in early October.

Premium site (“water frontage “) was NOT on the water at all, because the lake level was down so low. NOT worth the premium price for campsite. Proximity to Carnafix Ferry civil war battle site was a plus.

We were able to camp at our favorite campsite. Facilities were always clean and well maintained. Staff was very nice. The rafting season was in full swing on the Gauley.

Super-helpful staff, clean, quiet, lots of space between your neighbors, beautiful large park. Showers didn't work that well when we were there, but they also might have been starting to close down for the winter. Cannot emphasize enough the super-helpful staff. They were tops!