Bulltown Camp
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 204 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 98 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
204 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A02 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A03 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A04 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A05 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A06 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A07 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A08 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A09 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| A10 | A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 20/30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | 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.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 98 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | *Please note there is a $5.00 fee for visitors to the campground. |
| Accessibility | Sites C52, C53, C54, D55 and 2 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Napier, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.7917° N, 80.5664° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- A trip to the Bulltown Historic Area Visitor Center is highly recommended.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Adventure Center ↗ | 40.5 mi |
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Bulltown Campround on Burnsville Lake WV
Public land it sits in
Monongahela National Forest begins about 10.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.7 miMonongahela National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,703,725 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Burnsville BridgeStructure · Burnsville · 6.6 mi
- Walkersville Covered BridgeStructure · Walkersville · 7.3 mi
- Upper Glady SchoolBuilding · Crawford · 8.7 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
The Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east. For camping convenience, two general stores are located within three miles of the campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bulltown Camp?
Sites at Bulltown Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bulltown Camp?
*Please note there is a $5.00 fee for visitors to the campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bulltown Camp?
Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 05:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bulltown Camp have?
204 sites, including 204 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bulltown Camp?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Bulltown Camp have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Bulltown Camp?
Playgrounds and showers on located within each loop.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bulltown Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bulltown Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bulltown Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Bulltown Camp?
Sites C52, C53, C54, and D55 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 sites in all. 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 there to do at Bulltown Camp?
Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bulltown Camp?
Napier, West Virginia. The Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east.
Source: Getting there