Campground

Bulltown Camp

Burnsville Lake · BURNSVILLE · West Virginia — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Bulltown Camp campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USACE Burnsville Lake

Weekend availability at Bulltown Camp

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 3:34 PM PT

Sold out 2 of the next 2 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
204
Electric sites
204
Water hookups
134
Sewer hookups
133
Standard Electric

About this campground

Overview Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic event take place twice a year. Recreation Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.Facilities The campground offers nearly 200 campsites. Playgrounds and showers on located within each loop. A boat ramp is within the campground and a beach is about a mile away.Natural Features The campground is near the headwaters of Burnsville Lake on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. Nearby Attractions A trip to the Bulltown Historic Area Visitor Center is highly recommended. The Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east. For camping convenience, two general stores are located within three miles of the campground.

Getting there

From North of Charleston, WV and I-79, take Exit 67 (Flatwoods) and travel north on U.S. Highway 19 for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground. From Clarksburg, WV and I-79, take Exit 91 (Roanoke), travel south on U.S. 19 for 28 miles. Follow signs into campground. Physical Address: Bulltown Campground 1183 Bulltown Campground Road Napier, WV 26631 USA

Elevation
861 ft
Contact
(304) 452-8006

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • CANOEING
  • SWIMMING
  • TUBING
  • WATER ACCESS
  • WATER SKIING
  • WATER ACTIVITIES
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • KAYAKING

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