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I'm looking for a central campground to Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sads, Cass Scenie Railroad and Blackwater Falls. Is this too much to ask for? I like Lake Sherwood Rec Area but feel it is too far south to make these day trips worthwhile. I wonder about Sturat Rec area. I should mention that I prefer flsuh toilets and a shower. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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I met a wonderful woman from VA. We would like to meet in WV. I have a flat water canoe and we have no experience with white water. I enjoy canoe camping out of sight of civilization and other campers. Could you recommend places?: Near the shortest route between us, I77 and the WV Turnpike from VA to Ravenswood. Trips of varying duration - flat water? - for flexibility. No whitewater we couldn��t handle. Beautiful remote mountains, preferably a protected area. No high traffic. Back country camping. Places to safely stage vehicles unless it��s an all flat water circuit. Nearby access to shopping and a nice restaurant. Really nice, e.g., like the POV in Parkersburg, would be great. I want to surprise her with the perfect trip - with most of these criteria and few hassles so we can concentrate on each other. Are there any romantics there willing to help?
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Alaska and West Virginia
Putting the Wild in Whitewater
Rafting West Virginia's Most Furious Rivers with the Region’s First Outfitters
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The Watery Rage of West Virginia: Whitewater Rafting the New and Gauley Rivers

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West Virginia Raft & Relax
Class VI Mountain River
from $425, 2 days
Enjoy whitewater rafting and adventure vacations in the New River Gorge & on the Gauley River. Delight in exciting whitewater rapids and stunning...
New River Overnight - Double Your Fun
Class VI Mountain River
from $315, 2 days
The Lower New Overnight 2-Day flat-out has everything. If you like exploring on hikes, gently floating down lazy stretches of river, camping that's...
Gauley River Overnight - 2 Days of Thrills
Class VI Mountain River
from $305, 2 days
If you love whitewater, there's not a better two-day rafting trip anywhere than here at Class VI on the Gauley. This trip starts after most of the...

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Wildwater Expeditions

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P.O. Box 155, US 19 & Milroy Grose Rd.
Lansing, West Virginia 25862

Description: Wildwater Expeditions is a small outfitter dedicated to helping you have big whitewater fun in wild... Read More

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Cheat River

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Formed at Parsons, West Virginia

Description: Warm weather brings kayakers and rafters to Cheat River in droves—rapids range from Class IV... Read More

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