Good to Know: Camping at Buffalo Gap

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• Directions: Buffalo Gap Retreat is located at: 

  • 229 Cool Creek Rd. Capon Bridge, WV 26711

  • (intersection of Coldstream Rd. and H. Rubenstein Rd. in Capon Bridge, WV)

  • Google maps has it nailed as do most navigation systems.

• Two Campground areas / Costs -- (1.) Main Creekside Campground with separate entrance area for parking and (2.) Lakeview Campground located between the dining hall and lakefront sauna.

  • Lakeview Campsites #1 - #14:  $35  for 2 people only.  No extra persons.  Rent extra campsites.

  • Creekside Campsites #15 - #30:  $40 per night for up to 4 people... $10 per extra person per night. 

• Main Creekside Campground parking  Campsites #15- #30 Creekside is located about 1/4 mile past the main red gate entrance to Buffalo Gap Retreat and is labeled with camping placards.   

  • parking behind the roped areas only -- no parking at campsides due to soft ground.​

• Lakeview Campground parking:  Campsites #1 - #14 Lakeview near the back of the dining hall as well as in the overflow parking area to the right shortly after entering the camp.  Sites very nearby.​ 

• All campsites are now numbered and are designated:   All designated campsites and each must be reserved, no more first come first serve.

• Check-in / check-out time:   

  • Check-out is 11am daily,

  • Check-in -- 2pm or after.

  • Once you pack up and depart your site, you are welcome to enjoy the lake, dining hall, cafe, hiking trails and more for the rest of the day.

• Primitive camping:  Park in designated areas only!  Stone fire-pits, most sites with picnic tables, but access to all camp amenities -- see details of amenities below.  Charcoal grills located at mini-pavilion by dining hall and beach house area.

• Additional people are not allowed, and must book additional sites.

• Firewood - ​is available for sale by the bundle. It is located at the Office Cottage with an honor system secure black mailbox for payment. Venmo active for digital pay.  Available 24/7.

• Internet - we have internet in our lakeview dining hall / Cafe area for all guests to use.  Wi-fi network and password on posted on the wall to the left when you walk in.  Frontier DSL internet.

• Pets welcome - all dogs must be on a leash at all times (except while in the dog park) and barking during quiet hours must be controlled.

• Picnic tables Most sites have them... all have stone fire pits.  Feel free to move a single picnic table to your site from one nearby if one is currently lacking.

• Brick and mortar bathrooms by the nearby dining hall as well as Gymnasium and porta-potty on-site at campground parking.

• Hot showers  are located behind the dining hall area bathrooms (2 private).

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• ​We have a 24/7  on-site manager at the red office cottage close to the upper pond if you need assistance or help.   Additionally, you can contact partners

• • On-site Manager, Sean located at Office Cottage 24/7:  304-359-4884

  • Barbara at 202-422-7540 or ​

  • Michael 240-506-2263 if needed.

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Camping includes full access to all

Buffalo Gap Retreat amenities including:

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• Lake use includes:

  • swimming, use of our kayaks, canoes, paddle boat and floatation devices free (best to bring your own blow up floatation devices if you like).

• Wood fired sauna on the lake (at additional cost), with floating dock.   Contact: info@buffalogapretreat.com to schedule a private time for your group.

• Fishing (catch and release)

• Hiking trails (upper and lower berry trails accessible near the Spa)

• Beach house includes large covered porch with ping pong and foosball, seating, a flat screen TV and DVD player (additional dvds for check-out at office), microwave, and, charcoal grill for all to use, picnic tables, and a bon-fire pit outside.  Outlets to charge your phone too.

• Covered Pavilion -- at 3,800 square feet , when not privately rented for events, is shared space available for all to enjoy.

• Dining Hall gathering place -- at 3200 square feet, lots of seating and tables for all to enjoy gathering or communal eating with picture windows overlooking the lake and beach and always dry during rainy weather.

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Cancellation Policy:

We have an Airbnb /  HipCamp Camping Cancellation policy that is moderate:

• No refund within 5 days of reservation

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