Riffle Run Campground

Burnsville Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Burnsville, WV, WV

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$46 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (76 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility. Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville C

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riffle-run-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Riffle Run offers well-maintained wooded campsites near the Little Kanawha River with excellent recreational opportunities including 100+ miles of trails, boating, and fishing. Campers praise it as one of West Virginia's cleanest and most beautiful campgrounds with a peaceful, no-cell-service environment.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Fox Squirrel, Northern Bobwhite, Barred Owl, Gray Catbird, and Eastern Box Turtle documented in the area

Insider tips for Riffle Run Campground: Arrive early or book in advance—this is a federal campground with high demand First-come, first-serve sites available; no cell service makes it ideal for unplugging Over 100 miles of trails available for hiking and biking around the lake property

Skip Riffle Run Campground if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups despite RIDB mentioning full hook-up sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations only (Memorial Day through Labor Day). You need reliable cell service.

Best time to visit Riffle Run Campground: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Bulltown Camp (BURNSVILLE, WV), Gerald Freeman Campground (SUTTON, WV), Bee Run Campground (Sutton, WV), Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters (SUTTON, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Riffle Run Campground

Cell signal at Riffle Run Campground (Burnsville, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Burnsville, WV, WV★ 4.6 (76 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility. Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville City Park, and the Burnsville Veterans Memorial.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV118 ft
Hookups54 electric sites
ADA sites3 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
ShowersBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups despite RIDB mentioning full hook-up sites✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations only (Memorial Day through Labor Day)✕ You need reliable cell service

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early or book in advance

this is a federal campground with high demand

First-come, first-serve sites available; no cell service makes it ideal for unplugging

Over 100 miles of trails available for hiking and biking around the lake property

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red Fox, Fox Squirrel, Northern Bobwhite, Barred Owl, Gray Catbird, and Eastern Box Turtle documented in the area

Location

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(304) 853-2583· Burnsville Lake

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Burnsville Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Burnsville Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Riffle Run Campground cost per night?+
Riffle Run Campground costs $28–$46 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Riffle Run Campground open?+
Riffle Run Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Riffle Run Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Riffle Run Campground?+
Riffle Run Campground can accommodate RVs up to 118 feet.
How do I make reservations at Riffle Run Campground?+
Riffle Run Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Riffle Run Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Riffle Run Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Riffle Run Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Riffle Run Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

West Virginia Division of Natural ResourcesBurnsville Lake Water ConditionsBurnsville Lake Facebook Page
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$28 /night★ 4.6 (76)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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