Army Corps of Engineers · R.D. Bailey Lake · Brenton, WV

Guyandotte Campground

Guyandotte is along the upper branch of the lake and offers electric to full hookup sites. Cam[ground has two loops, playgrounds, restroom, showers and shoreline fishing opporttunities.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 92 sites Electric hookupsPets okFires ok

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1fire
active

Arrowhead Trails Rx (prescribed burn) · 48 mi away · 195 acres

Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard with electric		84
group standard electric		2
Host/management		6

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

86 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Shade	Power	Waterfront	People / vehicles	Fires
032	Locust Branch	Electric		Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
033	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
034	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
035	Locust Branch	Electric		Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
036	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
037	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
038	Locust Branch	Electric		Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
039	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes
040	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved	Partial	50/50 amp	Riverfront	8 / 2	Yes
041	Locust Branch	Electric	Back-in	Paved		50 amp		8 / 2	Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 05:00 PM.

Campground map of Guyandotte Campground — Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to USACE RD Baily Lake. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	Electric, water
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Accessibility	Site 028 is listed accessible

The campgroiund offers developed showerhouses and playgrounds.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Rd Bailey Lake, 6 miles from the campground at 1,277 feet, station USC00467372 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest town	Brenton, West Virginia
Coordinates	37.5865° N, 81.7200° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

Prescribed
Arrowhead Trails Rx
48 mi from the campground · 195 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gear

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45.6 mi

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Explore

Video

Guyandotte River at Guyandotte Campground

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Recreation

Guyandotte camground resides on RD Bailey Lake which offers great fishing, boating, trail hiking and superior hunting opportunities.

Nearby

Big Branch Shelter Visitor Center Shelter Guyandotte Point Shelter RD Bailey Lake RD Bailey Lake Visitor Center Hatfield & Maccoy ATV Trails

Guidebooks for West Virginia

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Camping Virginia and West Virginia
Desiree Smith-Daughety, 2013
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Johnny Molloy, 2014
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Guyandotte Campground?

Sites at Guyandotte Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Guyandotte Campground?

Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 05:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Guyandotte Campground have?

92 sites, including 84 standard sites with power and 2 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Guyandotte Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Guyandotte Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Guyandotte Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Guyandotte Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Guyandotte Campground?

Site 028 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Guyandotte Campground?

Brenton, West Virginia. Big Branch Shelter Visitor Center Shelter Guyandotte Point Shelter RD Bailey Lake RD Bailey Lake Visitor Center Hatfield & Maccoy ATV Trails

Source: Getting there

What if Guyandotte Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Twin Campground (43.6 mi), Brooklyn Campground (46.7 mi, first-come), and East Fork (47.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby