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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