The folks were extremely helpful and great to work with. Our boat was fantastic (albeit a bit old)…read moreand they moved us to a lovely cove for fishing and privacy. We would highly recommend them for anyone wanting a peaceful yet fun adventure.

We rented a Houseboat and were not happy with the condition of the boat. Only one working motor…read moreand it kept stalling out. Had to spend one entire day of the vacation getting repaired and to date have not been compensated for our issues. The management has offered a reduced rate on out next stay but due to our trip we will not be visiting again, and I have not gotten any response since. I have contacted numerous agency's in West Virginia to see what my next step should be and I have been told that there is no help available, as it is a privately run entity. I would not rent a houseboat to anyone that was not properly maintained. I hope that this reaches someone so that in the future you do not have the BAD experience like we did.

Great place to launch your boat or rent one! The coves near this marina are perfect for SUP or…read morekayaks, and the large no-wake zone means you don't have to fight the motor boat waves as you try to get off the docks. And the restrooms are outstanding!

We had a great experience here. Rented a brand new pontoon boat for the day. Very nice boat. Great…read morestaff. Very helpful and friendly. Nice relaxing day on the lake. Not super crowded either. Super clear water. Reasonable pricing.

What a great way to spend a summer day. This is a rafting review, we only came up for the day, but…read morewe are already talking about next year and doing a two day visit and double our rafting fun. We picked the Lower New River, a full day adventure. We kicked off a little bit before 9 and had a quick equipment assignment and then climbed aboard a well seasoned bus. Its a bus and it served its purpose. During the ride we got a basic but funny safety briefing. You can tell these guys love their job and enjoy making life fun. After about a 25 minute ride, we arrived at the departure spot and got assigned a raft. We are a family of 4 so they assigned two more people to our raft and our guide, Jackson was phenomenal! Seriously, Jackson is so chill and personable, we could have just hung out and listened to his adventures in life. He did a really great job making everyone feel welcomed, valued and appreciated. For me, I know I would have been barking rules at our novice tubers, but he just gave specific instructions on what to expect, what to do if the 'in case' happens, and provided assurance that he would protect everyone. He also provided fun little facts about the river and history of the Gorge. We saw class II to class IV rapids and there were some intense moments. It took me a couple rapids to figure out that Jackson would strategically place our boat in the best part of the rapids for maximum effect, which made this ride so memorable. Despite sometimes facing a wall of water, we always felt in control and hearing Jackson hooting and hollering like a kid gave the assurance and reminder that this is 100% fun adrenaline. The river water was cool and refreshing, not shockingly cold in July and the levels were high so we had a good time. We did stop half way down for a lunch which consisted of either meat/cheese sandwiches or PB sandwiches, potato salad, a pasta salad, watermelon, chips & salsa, and a desert. It was good and sustained everyone. The second half of the day the river was even better than the first half. At the end, we got picked up by the bus with an even shorter ride back to AOTG. They provided a couple coolers of ice cold water, soda, and gatorade for the ride back. Once back we showered, changed and checked out the photos of our trip. This was an 11 out of 10 experience for my family and like I said, we are already planning on coming back for a 2 day trip.

Wow wow wow. We tend to be a little bougie with our accommodations so we were going out on a limb…read moreduring our trip to West Virginia. Partly because there were no four seasons in the area (mostly joking) but also because we were in WeSt vIrGiNiA and wanted to get in touch with NaTuRe we decided to go outside of our cocmfort zone and picked some closer to nature options. This was the second. We went with Kaymoor at Adventures on the Gorge. Thjey have the full scale between literal camping and hotel-like, I believe we chose the most hotel-like option. I wanted to do the glamping but there were none available about a month before our trip when I finally got my shit together to book shit. Check in was super easy. We were given a key and a treasure map of how to get to our "cabin" which was easy to drive to. It is a legit cabin in the woods but will all amenities one would expect staying in the a hotel. Great bathroom and shower with a ton of towels, bedroom and separate lounge room that included a mini fridge. TV, wifi, climate control. There was even a cute little porch with chairs in the literal woods. It is so cool. AC worked great. The shower was great. They provided more towels than I'm used to getting at hotels. The bed was SUPER COMFY. I literally don't have enough good things to say about this place. Such a good choice.

I was really looking forward to stopping here, especially to see the lighthouse, but visiting in…read morethe off season definitely took away from the experience. This area is known for the lake and for boating and outdoor recreation, so I understand that coming during a colder time probably put a slight damper on everything that should be taken with a grain of salt if you're reading this review. When we arrived there was no one in the office. It felt closed off and unattended. I wasn't able to go up into the lighthouse at all, which was super disappointing because for me it was the main draw. From the outside, the lighthouse was lovely to look at but I was really really hoping to be able to climb to the top. The rest of the grounds looked fine and this is definitely a place designed for overnight stays. I would definitely return but during the right season and when I am able to explore the lighthouse!

We stayed here for 3 nights in the farmhouse cabin and rented kayaks. The check in process was…read moresuper simple and the staff were super kind and helpful for any questions we had. Our cabin was beautiful and perfect for two people. We spent a lot of our evenings at the little community hammock area, which is a touch I now believe all campsites should have. I loved the location because we were 10 minutes from the salmon run boat launch where you can kayak under a bridge and find a waterfall around the bend. We were about 20 minutes away from Fayetteville where you can find amazing food and activities. I highly recommend the Wood Iron Eatery for breakfast and the Long Point Grille for lunch.

This is a gorgeous park for camping. The view is stunning, there are many lake front sites if you…read morereserve long enough in advance as we did. We discovered it last year by chance taking up a canceled spot with friends on Labor day, and returned this year the week before Memorial day. There is a significant difference between the place when in full capacity - obviously noise, crowd, and jet ski traffic on the lake. Also seems to be in transition from privately operated to state owned - when we visited this year none of the Marina services were operating which forces you to drive back to the nearest WV store for necessities such as ice etc. The facilities (shower, restrooms) were relatively clean (if you don't mind the crawlers, occasional mouse running across) but this was mainly for a lightly occupied camp, as mentioned above and indeed during the labor day weekend they were in much worst condition. So if you are geared for self sufficiency and pick an off time this is one of the most beautiful sites in VA, with an unbeatable cost/benefit ratio for a tranquil and relaxing vacation.

A great outdoor area for the camping novice…read more Bolar Recreation area is right next to Lake Moomaw and a few hiking areas. There are about five camp grounds here with each one allowing enough space for ten camping sites. There are camp sites both on and off the water and each site has a fire pit/cooking area. The exterior sites on the water are amazing! You have an incredible view, your own beach area and a lot of privacy. The interior sites are larger close to the bathroom/showers, but don't offer much of a view or privacy, but like I said, they are very spacious. This could have been a five-star review, but the person who runs this camp area was super rude to us one of the nights. Sooo, you're supposed to turn off your generator by 10pm, but ours was still going by 10:30pm and she let us have it! This was our first offense and we didn't know about the curfew. Take it easy Zelda! I would definitely be into another camping trip here possibly in the fall. I think I like camping now?!

Did the double express raft trip from cunard to fayette. Our guide was Bean and he was awesome! At…read morefirst I thought that he was Zach Galifianakis, the comedian. But no, he just looks like him and is also incredibly funny and entertaining. When we approached the harder rapids like Keeneys and Double Z, having Bean as the raft guide made me feel a lot secure because he's very capable and he takes this profession very seriously. Then there is Scott who is also very funny. He talks a lot of sensible humor and looks out for his co-workers. He pitches heavily but nicely about (clients) showing appreciation for the great time at the hands of New and Gauley River Adventures staff. I would raft with Dean again because he's big on safety and even bigger on the fun side..

Brian took a group of ladies and created a strong team that hit the New River. He was able to build…read moreeveryone's confidence and we challenged "the surprise" rapids. So proud of gurl power.

First off, this isn't a true jet boat. If you ha e been on a jet boat in Oregon or Niagra Falls,…read morethis boat is nothing like those at all. This is not a high speed thrill ride like those. Do not expect to get wet and do not expect water donuts. This boat is not powerful or high speed. Expect a very odd experience from start to finish. Do not expect any signage anywhere at Hawks Nest Lodge or any indication where the van is parked. The actual boat ride is maybe 20 minutes. You cover maybe 4 miles of the river. Very little interaction with the captain of the boat. I can assure you he hadn't had a bath in a long time and there was more dirt under his fingernails than a person can imagine. The boathouse/bathrooms/gift shop is another real piece. Lol. Truly insane on something that could be good. The whole thing was so pathetic that it was entertaining.

Amazing guide and gorgeous views. I loved how close the boat got to the rapids and the view of the…read morebridge! Also introduced us to Hawks Nest State Park which had so many beautiful trails and sights.

Elk Fork Lake is located out Gay Road off Route 33 from Ripley, WV. It's a beautiful lake that is…read moreman made for fishing and boating. Free to use!! Great parking area to enjoy the lake for fishing! There are a lot of trees in the water so no fash speed boats allowed in this lake, but trowling motors allowed and perfect for kayaks. There is no bathroom facilities and no picnic tables. No playground or even trash cans.

The store and campground are not associated with Patriots 4 Inc. which is a 501(3(c) nonprofit…read more The nonprofit owns the 4 cabins on Heroes Circle and is separately managed and maintained. The store is thriving now under new management, phone number to the store and campground reservations has not changed.

We happily discovered this place for lunch and were thrilled to find out they also have free wifi…read more We were staying down the road and putting in our kayaks in the Cheat at the st. George bridge. The owners couldn't have been nicer and offered to let us use their campground to put our boats in - which we didn't need - but it's nice to know that you can do that and they will provide the service of picking you up and bringing you back to your car. We ended up coming back a few times for snacks, oj, and even lunch again. Thanks so much!

We signed up for whitewater rafting on the Cheat River. They switched us to "duckies" inflatable…read morekayaks due to low water level, which gives each rider more control of how intense their experience is. Jumping off a rock was fun. Lunch was delicious. The guides worked diligently to make it safe and fun, including pre-deploying a helper at known trouble spots. Next time I might take them up on the offer to pitch a tent by the river so we don't have to rush there in the morning.

What a great experience! This is a great opportunity to float or kayak the Cheat. We chose to…read moretube... very relaxing! They provide tubes and life jackets, and drive you to the drop off location, and you float down the river until you get back to where you started! This is a great opportunity for family fun or team building, and is good for wide range of ages. There's a cute campsite nearby with really affordable overnight rates if you want to make a weekend of it!