Glamping Reservations Open at Four West Virginia State Parks, 32 Units Booking for the 2027 Season
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced at Pipestem Resort State Park in Mercer County on November 13, 2026, that reservations are officially open for 32 new glamping accommodations at four West Virginia state parks, expanding overnight lodging with private investment in the state's growing tourism economy.
Reservations cover the 2027 season, April 1 through November 30, at Blackwater Falls State Park, Lost River State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park and Summersville Lake State Park, bookable through the state parks website. Glamping, short for glamorous camping, pairs the outdoor setting of camping with modern comforts: the canvas-style units have furnished interiors, beds, seating, lighting and outdoor gathering spaces.
The project is a public-private partnership between the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and Out & West, LLC, a West Virginia company based in Lewisburg. Out & West is investing to build, operate and maintain the units, while the state keeps ownership and oversight of the parks and receives revenue supporting park operations.
Morrisey said West Virginia has some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and a tourism economy reaching new heights, and that partnerships like this expand capacity without putting construction costs on taxpayers, bringing business to local communities and opportunities to West Virginia workers. A furnished demonstration unit was on display at the announcement.
According to the Governor's Office, tourism generated a record $9.4 billion in total economic impact in 2025 and welcomed 78.4 million visitors. The state has been building outdoor tourism around its state parks, and glamping targets visitors who want to stay in nature without bringing their own gear.
Source: Office of the Governor of West Virginia
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