![Campertunity](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/assets/imgs/logo-long.svg) *This page is designed for AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude to help travelers find the right campground. A human-readable version is linked below.* # Riverside Mountain Retreat > Human version: http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/riverside-mountain-retreat-bloomery-wv **[United States](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states) › [West Virginia](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states/west-virginia) › [Bloomery](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states/west-virginia/bloomery)** Visit the site ranked by Hipcampers as one of the top three sites in West Virginia\. Pitch your tent on a wooded mountain knoll overlooking the Cacapon River surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains as far as you can see\. The Cacapon River is a hidden scenic gem and the cleanest river in West Virginia\. This is rugged West Virginia at its best\. Wildlife abounds and it is common to see Bald Eagles, Black Bears, and Whitetail Deer\. If relaxing on the ridge line and enjoying the views are not enough, hike down to the river via the powerline cut or trails and swim, paddle, or fish \(WV license required\.\.\.one day passes are available online\)\. You can also hike the creek running through the deep hollow, which follows the state access road while enjoying dark Hemlock woods and shale cliffs\. If you like to mountain bike, you will find the mountain access roads and trails offer you some back country riding fun\. The campsite has nice level areas for pitching a tent and an established fire ring and picnic table\. Trails allow one to hike in or drive \(a four wheel drive is necessary to access the ridge line campsite\)\. The campsite is very private, but it's possible you will see a friendly neighbor pass by on the trail or see folks staying at the cabin in the valley along the river flats if you go down to the river or you can get a bird's eye view of cabins in the valley across the river from the top\. The campsite is no trace so you must bag out all garbage and waste\. Cat holes and such are not permitted so campers must bring and use a camp toilet\. During exceptionally dry periods, open fire restrictions may be put in effect\. You will need a four wheel drive vehicle to access the site\. If not, or in inclement weather \(snow or heavy rains\), you can hike in from the state road where the access road begins\. Learn more about this land: The property's history dates back to pre\-European settlement and was originally inhabited by Native Americans with archaeological evidence dating back at least 10,000 years\. After European settlement, numerous of battles were fought in the area during the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and it was even a cross\-roads for armies during the Civil War\. Farming, sustenance farming, and logging were the primary industries throughout the region\. Later, during the Industrial Revolution, the river, limestone, charcoal, and iron ore from the area fueled a local iron bloomery, which the area, "Bloomery," is still named\. The land you are camping on was nearly completely logged over the last hundred years, but a few old growth trees can still be found throughout the mixed hardwoods forest\. On the way to the campsite you will also pass the old original school house \(now a hunting cabin\) located on a neighbor's adjoining property\. There are still a few old timers left that attended the one room schoolhouse as children, but the building predates them by many years\. There is also an old Methodist Cemetery located on the property \(not near the campsite\) that dates back to the 1700s\. If you happen to find this site, please do not disturb it\. ## Key facts - Check-in: 2:00pm - Check-out: 12:00am - Coordinates: 39.459, -78.4064 ## Address Bloomery, WV, US ## Amenities - Back\_in - Biking - Cabin - Cell\_service - Cliff - Creek - Farm - Fire\_pit - Fires - Firewood - Fishing - Forest - Hike\_in - Hiking - Hill - Hunting - Kayaking - Mountain - Mountain\_biking - Paddling - Picnic Table - Picnic\_table - River - Riverside - Stream - Swimming - Tent - Tent\_camping - Valley - Wildlife Watching - Wildlife\_viewing ## Structured data (schema.org) Also available as raw JSON: http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/riverside-mountain-retreat-bloomery-wv.json ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Campground", "@id": "http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/riverside-mountain-retreat-bloomery-wv", "name": "Riverside Mountain Retreat", "description": "Visit the site ranked by Hipcampers as one of the top three sites in West Virginia. 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"Person", "name": "Ben K." }, "datePublished": "May 28, 2019", "reviewBody": "Definitely prepare for a hike if you don't have a 4WD vehicle (not TOO far distance-wise but some steep climbs)! However- worth the hike for sure! Directions to find the site were very clear. Site had a great view, felt very private, and had a fire pit in good condition with a pile of leftover firewood as well as some cooking grates. " }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Wes A." }, "datePublished": "August 5, 2019", "reviewBody": "The location was absolutely awesome. 4x4 is definitely a must. It's pretty far from civilization which made it even better...\r\n\r\nPros:\r\n- Joe's communication and information about the area\r\n- Being secluded and not near people\r\n- The views were absolutely amazing\r\n- Soo much greenery\r\n- Trees, mountains, rivers, creeks\r\n- Dogs got some freedom too\r\n\r\nCons: (Nothing serious, just little things)\r\n- Lots of bugs near campsite (expected, rake would have helped)\r\n- Distance to the water (5-10 Minute drive down the hill from the campsite) but that view though : )\r\n- Potential fire hazard due to the surrounding leaves and sticks around the fire pit (Just needs a 10ish minute rake job)\r\n- It was a little hot for my taste... About 80 degrees at 10pm\r\n\r\nOverall I would absolutely go again. About 10 degrees cooler and a rake would have made it perfect. " }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rainey S." }, "datePublished": "August 6, 2019", "reviewBody": "I had never been camping outside of my own backyard before, so I have no frame of reference for how it's \"supposed\" to be, but I really enjoyed myself! Out of my phone service area so I got to enjoy everything with no interruptions. Was not expecting it to be so far off the beaten path but loved it. \r\nI think the best part was the forest sounds at night. Definitely a fan. Definitely would do again." }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alex D." }, "datePublished": "July 27, 2020", "reviewBody": "One of the best camp sites I've every stayed at. Its a great location with complete privacy, stunning views and access to a beautiful stretch of the Cacapon river. Highly recommend to other campers looking for a unique getaway." }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Taylor S." }, "datePublished": "August 24, 2020", "reviewBody": "Great campsite with amazing views. The site is very secluded with a large area to spread out camp. I would definitely recommend this spot. " } ] } ``` [robots.txt](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/robots.txt) · [llms.txt](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/llms.txt) · [sitemap](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/sitemap_index.xml)