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Camping

Ample opportunity for anyone who likes it outside

Those who enjoy the outdoors have ample opportunities available in Jackson County. Ten fishing lakes are situated within 20 miles of Ripley: Elk Fork Lake, Frozen Camp Lake, O'Brien Lake and Wiblin Fork Lake are part of the Mill Creek Watershed System.

Rollins Lake is located near the community of Evans, and Woodrum Lake is in southern Jackson County near Kentuck. Four more fishing lakes are located within Cedar Lakes Conference Center, and anglers may also like Parchment Valley's campground.

Cabin accommodations are available at Statts Mill and Rippling Waters.

Good kayaking is found at Rollins, Elk Fork, Woodrum and along the 22-mile Mill Creek Water Trail, which begins at Cedar Lakes and ends at the Ohio River.

Campers near Ripley, WVBlue Heron Landing campground

Campgrounds

Find a site by interstate exit

Exit 116

Exit 132

Exit 138

Exit 146

Answers

Camping questions

What campgrounds are near Ripley, West Virginia?
Rippling Waters (Exit 116); Cedar Lakes RV Park, Statts Mill RV Park and Trademark Terrace (Exit 132); Blue Heron Landing, Jackson County Fairgrounds and Parchment Valley (Exit 138); and Ruby Lakes Campground (Exit 146).
How many fishing lakes are near Ripley?
Ten fishing lakes sit within 20 miles of Ripley, including Elk Fork, Frozen Camp, O'Brien and Wiblin Fork in the Mill Creek Watershed System, Rollins Lake near Evans, Woodrum Lake near Kentuck, and four lakes inside Cedar Lakes Conference Center.
Are cabins available near Ripley, WV?
Yes, cabin accommodations are available at Statts Mill and Rippling Waters.