East Fork (WV)

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · KIAHSVILLE, WV · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 80 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Dump Station Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites168
Sites Accepting RVs167
Tent-Only Sites1
Overnight Sites168
Max RV Length80 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites168
Pull-Through Sites1
Back-In Sites166
SurfacePaved

Location

38.093173, -82.319012 · 1974 East Fork Rd. , KIAHSVILLE , WV 25534

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Description

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.

Directions

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.

Activities

AMPHITHEATER BIKING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING HIKING HUNTING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS KAYAKING SWIMMING WATER ACCESS

Details

FeeCamping rates in 2025: Regular campsites: $35 Waterfront campsites: $50
Phone304-849-5000 / 304-849-2355
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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