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Riffle Run Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Burnsville · West Virginia · Burnsville Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Burnsville Lake |
| Location | Burnsville · West Virginia · Burnsville Lake · 38.84123, -80.61133 · Map |
| Sites | 60 public sites counted from the federal listing — 54 standard electric; 6 standard nonelectric |
| 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 54 of 60 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 54 of 60 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 60 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 60 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 118 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 60 sites · 30 ft: 60 sites · 35 ft: 60 sites · 40 ft: 60 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 06:00 PM · Out 05:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 60 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | (304) 853-2583 |
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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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
Recreation Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone in the family.
Facilities The campground offers 60 campsites, 54 are full hook-up with 50 amp electric service, water, and sewer and the other 6 have no hook-ups. Playgrounds and a bathroom that houses a shower facility and laundry facility are located within the campground. A boat ramp is availble just before the entrance to the campground and the marina is conveniently located near the boat ramp.
Natural Features The campground is located at Burnsville Lake that is on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. The geographic features of this area make the trail system and recreation areas one of a kind with breathtaking views in a family-friendly environment.
Nearby Attractions 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. In the town of Burnsville there are two convenience stores and a Dollar General as well as the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · Burnsville West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBulltown Camp
4 mi straight-line · Napier West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBurnsville Lake Shelters
4 mi straight-line · BURNSVILLE West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGerald Freeman Campground
12 mi straight-line · SUTTON West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBee Run Campground
12 mi straight-line · Sutton West Virginia
Trip Card — Riffle Run Campground
Burnsville · West Virginia · Burnsville Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Burnsville · West Virginia · Burnsville Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 54 |
| Max RV | Up to 118 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 60 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10234906 · 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.