Dispersed Camping in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Showing 11 locations in Jefferson County.
4 Mile Campsite
A quiet, rustic hike-in campsite located along the historic C&O Canal towpath near Bolivar and Harpers Ferry. Perfect for hikers and bikers looking for an off-grid wilderness setting near Loudoun Heights.
Antietam Creek Campground
An attractive walk-in/bike-in campground featuring 20 single campsites nestled in the woods between the C&O Canal Towpath and the Potomac River. It offers direct access to the canal path and a variety of water activities, but is entirely walk-in only with no vehicle access to individual sites.
Big Woods Hiker-Biker Campsite
A primitive hiker-biker overnight campsite located at Mile 82.7 along the historic canal towpath. This secluded spot features basic amenities including a chemical toilet, picnic table, and grill, but has no vehicle access.
Good Shepherd Road Dispersed
A roadside pull-off situated along Good Shepherd Road near the scenic Appalachian Trail corridor.
Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday
A highly rated, full-service private campground located just minutes from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. It offers full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and cabins along with extensive amenities.
Hollywood Casino Charles Town
An expansive, paved oversized parking lot at the Hollywood Casino that welcomes self-contained RVs and camper vans for overnight stays. While generally quiet and well-lit with security patrols, the lot is sloped, requiring levelers for an even setup. Security rules strictly require vehicles to look like campers, and standard passenger cars or stealth minivans may be asked to leave. A convenient casino shuttle runs regularly to the main entrance.
Home Depot - Ranson
This commercial parking lot offers a flat, paved option for self-contained vehicles seeking a quick, low-profile overnight stop. While nearby chain stores strictly enforce no-parking rules, this location has been reported as a reliable fallback.
Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite
A quiet, walk-in hiker-biker campsite along the historic canal towpath at Mile 79.2. Restricted to non-motorized travelers, the site offers basic amenities including a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and non-potable water.
Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite
A primitive hiker-biker campsite located directly along the scenic C&O Canal towpath. Accessible only by non-motorized means, this peaceful riverside spot offers basic overnight facilities for long-distance trail travelers.
Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite
Located at Mile 75.2 along the canal towpath, this campsite offers quiet, walk-in/bike-in camping near the historic Killiansburg Cave. Facilities include a chemical toilet, picnic table, and grill, making it a peaceful stop for non-motorized travelers.
Woodpecker Woods Trailhead Zone
A quiet, end-of-street parking area adjacent to the wooded trailhead in Bolivar. Ideal for low-profile, short-stay stealth parking, though proximity to residences requires high discretion.