Our campground is the place to get away where you can enjoy

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• relaxing by the river's edge....along the beautiful South Branch of the Potomac
• fishing, canoeing, tubing
• bird and wildlife watching
• stargazing (Out of the glow of the city you really see the stars!)
• extensive amenities including 200 spacious campsites
• convenient access to the sights of the Potomac Highlands, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania
• free fishing weekend

Camping Since the 1920's

• Open April 1 - November 1
• Hours of Operation: Weekdays and weekends by appointment.
• To make reservations please call between 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. If no one answers, leave a message and your call will be promptly returned.
  

• Our facilities
• Rates
• Restrictions
• South Brach of the Potomac River water levels and other information
• Maryland streamflow information
• West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
  Need a fishing license? Have a credit card and a printer? Click the link above!
• South Branch of the Potomac Stream Access points

Tent and RV Campsites

• half well-shaded
• 11 - sites along the river for tents
  or RVs without hookups. Each can accommodate two or more families.
  Picnic tables and fire rings are provided.
• 14 - sites off the river for tent or RV without hookups
• 8 - back-in sites with water, sewer and 15/30 amp electric service, 2 available with 50 amp electric service
  
• 10 - 30x60 foot pull through sites with sewer and 30/50 amp electric service
• 11 - Riverside sites with electric. 1/110 for popups, 9/30 amp hookups, 1/50 amp hookup.
• Monthly and season sites are available

• Handicapped accessible
• Our showers are always hot

• Available for group gatherings such as reunions, wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary parties, company and church picnics

• Playground - swings, slide, merry-go-round
• Basketball and volleyball grass courts and grass softball field
  (bring your equipment)
• Horseshoes (Bring your own horseshoes or borrow a set from our store.)
• Occassional live entertainment May-Sept.
• Fishing (WV license required except during annual
  free fishing the weekend following the first full week of June.)
• Watch wildlife: eagles, osprey, blue and white herons, wood ducks, beavers, squirrels, deer, and bunnies

• Campground Store - ice, firewood, groceries, water and sodas
• Vending Machines
• Laundromat
• Dumping station
• Drinking water
• Air compressor
• Fax service
• E-mail access
• Tourism information center

Primitive Sites by the River
River Sites with 20/30/50 amp Electric
Pull Thru Site with Electric & Sewer
Back-in Sites with Electric & Water
Full service Water, Sewer & Electric
*50 amp Electric Service by River
Pull Thru or Back-in Sites Available for extra charge:
***Holiday rates apply Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day Weekends.
***Base rates allows for five people per family unit. Additional guest are $5 each. Children under 4 years old are free. More than one family may occupy a lot at the same time.
All events are for properly registered overnight camping guests only.
Check out time for overnight guests is 3 p.m.
Stay 6 consecutive nights and your 7th night is Free!
Offer good only for rates listed above. Does not apply to leasing guests.

Season Leasee, Monthly Rental Guests:

(Includes full use of all facilities and entertainment for a husband, wife, and single children living at home. Electric service can be added to any site. Quotes for larger sites with more services available on request.)

• Monthly Rental (Water, Sewer & Electric) $400
• On River Front (50’ x 60’) $600.00
  
• Off River (50’ x 60’) $450.0

Regular days or weekend days:

Tent or RV on Season Lessee Site:

Standard
NO CHARGE

$19.08/night/family

Day Use (per person) $5-Standard, $7-Holiday
Boat Launch or Boat Pick Up (Non-Campers) - $5 per boat (Standard), $7 per boat (Holiday)

• Registration. Each vehicle must register at the designated check in station.
  
• Speed limit is 5 mph in the campground and 10 mph on all roads outside the campground.
  
• Regular quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Event night and holiday quiet hours are 12 midnight to 8 a.m.
• Parents and/or legal guardians are responsible at all times for the supervision and safety of their children and guests under 18.
• Pets with proof of shots, on a durable leash, and attended at all times are welcome. No pets are allowed in the store, Laundromat, or restrooms. Pets are not to be left outside when owners are not on the lot. Owners will dispose of pet waste. Any pet causing a disturbance (i.e. excessive barking, aggressive behavior) shall be removed immediately from the campground at the manager’s request.
• Motor vehicles are to be operated by licensed drivers only.  Bicycles, golf carts and licensed vehicles must stay on established roads and are not allowed after dark unless equipped with working lights.   Golf carts shall have lot number in a place so that it is visible at all times, be operated by a licensed driver, follow manufacturers requirements for seating capacity, and present Certificate of Liability to campground office prior to use.    No indiscriminate driving of vehicles (cruising) is allowed.
• ALL USE OF THE RIVER IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
• If you choose to swim in the river please remember:
  • A. There are no lifeguards on duty.
  • B. Because of debris, please wear shoes at all times while in the water and on land. 
  • C. The cliffs across the river are off limits.

• A West Virginia fishing license is required to fish in the river.  Deer, raccoons, squirrels, snakes and other wild animals pass through the campground.  Always maintain a safe distance from these animals. Please do not try to catch or pet any of them.  Remember to keep all food secure and unavailable from these wild animals.
• Campsites will be maintained in a neat and attractive manner with all garbage bagged and put in dumpster.
• Campfires are permitted only in designated areas and shall not be left unattended. Thoroughly extinguish your campfire before checking out. No cutting of standing timber or bushes. Trees are not to be used to support ropes, tarps, lanterns, or other camping equipment.
• All tanks (black, gray, and fresh) must be emptied at the dumping station. No liquids are to be dumped on the ground surface at any time. Hose down any spillage to keep dump station clean.
• Check out time is 3 p.m.
• Prohibited  
  • Firearms of any kind (except for licensed hunters during hunting season)
  • ATV’s and unlicensed motorcycles.
  • Fireworks
  • Littering
  • Smoking in the bathhouse, store, or Laundromat
  • Washing vehicles and/or RV
  • Use of washer/dryer contained in a RV

MILLESON’S WALNUT GROVE CAMPGROUND, INC. AND/OR MANAGEMENT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR CLAIMS OF DAMAGE TO GUEST PROPERTY OR GUESTS DUE TO FIRE, THEFT, ACCIDENT OR OTHER CAUSES