East Fork
East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 158 |
| tent only electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
159 sites in 8 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 61 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 002 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 010 | 1 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 10 / 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 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 68 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Camping rates in 2025. Regular campsites: $35. Waterfront campsites: $50 |
| Accessibility | Sites 019, 039, 069, 103 and 2 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball courts are on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From I-64 in Huntington, WV take Exit 8, south on HWY 152 to Wayne, WV. Travel east on Route 37 for 19 miles and follow signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Kiahsville, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.0932° N, 82.3190° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 33.5 mi |
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Natural features
The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.
Recreation
East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming. Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish have been found in the lake. Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail.
Nearby
The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at East Fork?
Sites at East Fork 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 East Fork?
Camping rates in 2025. Regular campsites: $35. Waterfront campsites: $50
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at East Fork?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does East Fork have?
168 sites, including 158 standard sites with power and 1 tent only electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at East Fork?
The longest site here provides 68 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does East Fork have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at East Fork?
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at East Fork?
Yes, pets are allowed at East Fork. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at East Fork?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at East Fork?
Sites 019, 039, 069, and 103 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 East Fork?
East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to East Fork?
Kiahsville, West Virginia. The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.
Source: Getting there