Top Ten Campsites in WV (continued)

OK, I'm tired of this top ten. Let's skip to #1...I might come back later and fill in 2-5.

#1 - Canaan Loop Road, Canaan Mountain, WV

The Canaan Loop Road is the mecca for car camping in West Virginia. It is only a 90 minute drive from Morgantown. The Loop Road is recommended for 4WD vehicles only with reasonable clearance (another plus). The road runs along the rim of Blackwater Canyon and creates a horseshoe pattern for 18 miles of off-roading bliss. If you want solitude, head to the Canaan Loop Road. CLR is part of the National Forest, so there are several trail systems to enjoy for vigorous hiking. There are several streams on the mountain, which also require fording in your vehicle (another plus).

Our family camps here several times a year and have brought several friends from StoneBridge at various times. There is plenty to do on the mountain, including several beautiful overlooks into the canyon, hiking, fly fishing, visiting Blackwater Falls at the source of the canyon, and just hanging out having a good time.