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East Fork (Wv)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — KIAHSVILLE · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | East Lynn Lake |
| Location | KIAHSVILLE · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake · 38.09317, -82.31901 · Map |
| Sites | 158 public sites counted from the federal listing — 157 standard electric; 1 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 168 of 158 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 163 of 158 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 158 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 158 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 152 sites · 30 ft: 149 sites · 35 ft: 144 sites · 40 ft: 141 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Camping rates in 2025: Regular campsites: $35 Waterfront campsites: $50 |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 5:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 168 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 6 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 304-849-5000 / 304-849-2355 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking. Recreation East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming.
Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish have been found in the lake.
Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail. Facilities The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball courts are on-site. Natural Features The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl. Nearby Attractions The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.
Directions, from the listing
From I-64 in Huntington, WV take Exit 8, south on HWY 152 to Wayne, WV. Travel east on Route 37 for 19 miles and follow signs into the campground.
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Trip Card — East Fork (Wv)
KIAHSVILLE · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | KIAHSVILLE · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake |
| Fees | Camping rates in 2025: Regular campsites: $35 Waterfront campsites: $50 |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 168 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 158 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233493 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.