Middle Ridge Campground spans 16 wooded campsites across Romney's mountainous terrain, situated at approximately 1,100 feet elevation. The campground's gravel roads require careful navigation, especially for larger vehicles on the steep, narrow access routes leading to the mountaintop location. Water pressure can be limited, typically measuring between 20-25 psi at campsites.
What to do
Fishing access: Travel a short distance from the main camping area to reach stocked fishing ponds at Middle Ridge Campground. "My husband and oldest son had a blast catching fish in their ponds! Large campsites with good spacing between guests, which makes your site feel private," reports Kayla M.
River activities: The South Branch Potomac River offers swimming and paddling opportunities. At Wapocoma Campground, "The campground has a large river frontage with a gravel beach. Fishing is great as well, we never catch anything huge but the numbers are always fantastic with a 40 or 50 day not uncommon," according to JD L.
Hiking trails: Explore the 5-mile loop trail around Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. Jeff H. notes, "The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park. Across the lake from the campground is a casino and resort."
What campers like
Spacious wooded sites: Campers appreciate the natural separation between sites. "We really enjoyed our stay. Quiet camping on top of a mountain. Beautiful wooded views. Hosts were amazing and plenty of space between campers. All the spots are shaded," writes Lyle & Stephanie H. about Middle Ridge.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and common areas. Kimberly H. reports about Rocky Gap: "The bath house was kept very clean, even though the campground was full. We brought paddle boards and the lake was perfect for paddle boarding."
Wildlife viewing: The Cove Campground offers unique animal encounters. Nancy L. mentions, "Free range, friendly goats wander around, which is kinda fun." Similarly, at Middle Ridge, campers enjoy the resident donkeys that are safely separated from camping areas.
What you should know
Access challenges: Mountain roads can be difficult to navigate. Stephen H. warns about Middle Ridge: "Road to access the campground was good with some tight turns up the hill the last couple of miles. The campground itself is gravel roads that were pretty tight gettin in and out of and fairly steep with trees on all sides."
Water pressure: At several campgrounds, water supply can be limited. "Water pressure was just a bit weak and used our water tank and pump during our stay. Best we could get for water pressure out of the hose was 25-20 psi," notes Stephen H.
Pet policies: While many campgrounds welcome pets, Wapocoma Campground has specific restrictions. Gene E. mentions, "We really wanted to go to this campground, but 'no bully breeds' allowed means we will never go or recommend."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with designated play areas. Katie H. says about Rocky Gap: "Near the beach there is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch. I really like that there are trails from the camp loops to the beach."