RV Parks in Parsons, West Virginia

Parsons sits in the heart of Tucker County, West Virginia, and the city offers 1 RV park listed on RVParkway: Five River Campgrounds. This small mountain community sits near the Blackwater River and Monongahela National Forest, making it a calm base for anglers and hikers visiting Canaan Valley and Davis, WV.

What specific amenities does the Parsons campground provide?

The 1 campground in Parsons provides 20 full-hookup sites measuring 40 x 60 feet each, plus 12 pull-through spaces up to 45 feet long. Amenities include free WiFi, a dump station, and a camp store open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from May through October.

• 30/50 amp electric service at every site
• On-site laundry with 3 washers and 3 dryers
• Pet area covering 0.5 acres with waste stations
• Picnic tables and fire rings at each pad

What are the nightly rates and seasonal schedule?

Rates start at $45 per night for a standard pull-through site and rise to $62 per night for a riverfront full-hookup spot. The campground operates April 1 through November 15 each year, and weekly discounts reduce the nightly cost by 10% for stays of 7 nights or more.

Which hiking trails and water recreation lie near the campground?

Within a 15-minute drive of the park, the Blackwater River Trail provides 4.5 miles of easy walking, and the Monongahela National Forest offers 45 miles of marked hiking paths. Blackwater Falls State Park is 12 miles away, featuring a 62-foot waterfall and 8 miles of mountain-bike trails.

How does rainfall and temperature affect the camping season?

Parsons receives an average of 46 inches of rain per year, with May and June being the wettest months (5.1 inches each). Summer highs average 80 degrees F in July, and overnight lows drop to 55 degrees F, making May through September the most comfortable window for RV visits.

What local attractions and services are within walking distance?

The campground sits 0.5 miles from the Parsons Downtown Historic District, which has 3 restaurants, a grocery store open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a pharmacy. The Parsons Visitor Center is 1 mile away and provides maps of the 112-mile Allegheny Highlands Trail.

Parsons is the only city in Tucker County with an RV campground, and the 1 RV park listed on RVParkway gives travelers a quiet spot near Blackwater River, Monongahela National Forest, and nearby Davis, WV.