West Virginia State Parks · West Virginia
Cabwaylingo State Forest
West Virginia State Parks · West Virginia, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Showers
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,076 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Dunlow
- Address
- 4279 Cabwaylingo Park Rd, Dunlow, WV 25511
- Phone
- 304-385-4255
- Activities
- Camping
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
Cabwaylingo State Forest covers nearly 8,000 acres in a remote corner of southwestern West Virginia, with hiking trails, a swimming pool, and a shooting range. The Tick Ridge and Spruce Creek loops offer 13 tent-only, non-electric sites with no bathhouse nearby; cabins are also on site, not counted in the total above. The campground is open spring through fall, weather permitting.
Fees
Nightly site fees at this campground currently range from $19.99 to $34.99, per the state park reservation system (book.wvstateparks.com); the exact price depends on site type and loop. Dogs and cats are allowed in West Virginia State Parks and Forests campgrounds on a leash and must be kept restrained, per the statewide rules and regulations (wvstateparks.com/rules-and-regulations); no per-pet fee is stated. Reservations canceled 60 or more days before arrival may receive a deposit refund; cancellations made 7-60 days before arrival receive a credit toward a future stay; cancellations within 7 days of arrival are not refundable. Check-in is 1 p.m., check-out is noon.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 26° | 0° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 31° | 12° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 37° | 7° | 78° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 47° | 27° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 58° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 64° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 69° | 62° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 69° | 58° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 64° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 47° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 37° | 21° | 70° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 31° | 6° | 67° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in West Virginia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.