If you’re looking for a convenient place to stay near the New River Gorge, Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground is a great option. Located just one mile from the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve Visitor Center and only 3–4 minutes from downtown Fayetteville, it’s perfectly situated for exploring the area. In this campground review and guide, we’re sharing details on the campsites, cabins, amenities, and our experience staying here to help you decide if it’s the right spot for your next West Virginia adventure.
About Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground
Address: 130 Laurel Creek Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Website: https://bearmountaincamping.com/
Camping at Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground
Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground in Fayetteville, West Virginia offers a mix of campsites to fit every kind of camper, whether you’re rolling in with your RV or pitching a simple tent under the trees.
RV sites come with your choice of electric and water hookups ($43/night) or full hookups ($52/night), perfect for longer stays or anyone wanting the convenience of sewer on-site. The campground has both back-in and pull-thru sites, making it easy to get set up no matter the size of your rig.
Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit, so you can cook dinner outdoors or wind down by the campfire after a day of exploring the New River Gorge.
If you’re tent camping, you’ll find tent sites available as well, offering the same wooded setting and peaceful mountain atmosphere that makes this campground such a great base for exploring Fayetteville.
Campground Policies
- Check-In: 2:00 PM
- Check-Out: 12:00 PM
- Guests may cancel their booking at any time up until the final payment is due
- 60+ days before arrival: $40 cancellation fee (deducted from the initial deposit)
- 31–59 days before arrival: 50% refund of the full balance
- Within 30 days of arrival: No refund
- Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground cannot waive cancellation fees under any circumstances
Campground Amenities
Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground has all the basics covered for a comfortable stay, along with a few extra touches that make camping here even easier:
- Hot Showers – Available seasonally (closed November through March)
- Laundry Facilities – Convenient for longer stays or post-adventure cleanups
- Multiple Playgrounds – Great for families traveling with kids
- Camp Store – Stocked with essentials, snacks, and camping supplies
- Dump Station – Available on-site, with loaner toters for added convenience
Cabins at Bear Mountain
If you’d rather skip the setup and stay cozy indoors, Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground offers a range of cabin options — from simple Amish-built cabins to spacious historic log cabins. Each one provides a peaceful mountain retreat just minutes from downtown Fayetteville and the New River Gorge.
Amish Cabins – $135/night: These charming, compact cabins sleep up to 5 guests with a full or queen bed and a loft with a full and twin bed. Each one includes a full bathroom, microwave, coffee pot, mini-fridge, and DirecTV. There’s a two-night minimum stay, and they’re perfect for campers who want a step up in comfort while still keeping that rustic feel.
Upper Meadow Log Cabin – $184/night: A cozy log cabin that sleeps 5 guests with a queen bed and bunk beds. It features a full bathroom, heating and air conditioning, and a fireplace, great for cooler mountain evenings.
Cheat Log Cabin – $258/night: This two-story log cabin can accommodate up to 9 guests across two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. With a fully equipped kitchen, it’s a solid choice for families or groups looking for space and convenience.
Greenbrier Log Cabin – $286/night: A pre–Civil War log cabin full of character and history, the Greenbrier sleeps 10 guests and includes two bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath. It also has a full kitchen, making it ideal for larger groups or anyone wanting a unique Appalachian getaway.
Lower Meadow Log Cabin – $184/night: This open-layout cabin sleeps 4 guests in one large room with a queen bed and twin bunks. It includes a full bathroom and full kitchen, offering a cozy and functional setup for small families or couples.
Our Review of Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground
Overall, we had an amazing stay at Bear Mountain. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and our site was really nice- level, clean, and easy to get into. The campground itself is pretty big, so we got in plenty of walks just looping around the property.
We also had great neighbors, which always makes a campground feel more like a little community.
The laundry room was spotless (seriously, one of the cleanest we’ve come across!) and even had a coin changer inside, which was so convenient. The shower house looked new and really nice- just a heads up that it’s curtain-style instead of full doors.
If you’re traveling with kids, you’ll love that there are multiple playgrounds, one in each of the main loops. When we were there, they were even in the process of adding more campsites, so it seems like the campground’s growing but still keeping that quiet, friendly feel we loved.
All in all, Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground is definitely one we’d stay at again.
Things to Do Near Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground
Check out our full trip recap from our 2 weeks staying at Bear Mountain:
