Mountain landscape at Alpine Shores
Bowden, West Virginia · Est. 1968

Pitch
your tent
beneath
the stars

Wake to misty mountain mornings and lake reflections. Alpine Shores is your gateway to the wild heart of West Virginia — where the trail begins at your doorstep.

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50+
RV Sites
12
Cabins
4
Seasons
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RV Sites with Full Hookups ✦ Mountain-Style Cabins ✦ Open Year-Round ✦ Pet-Friendly Trails ✦ Reservations Welcome ✦ RV Sites with Full Hookups ✦ Mountain-Style Cabins ✦ Open Year-Round ✦ Pet-Friendly Trails ✦ Reservations Welcome
Crystal clear lake at Alpine Shores Campground with mountain backdrop
57
Years of
Mountain Hospitality
Our Story

Where the Alleghenies
meet your next
great adventure

Nestled along the quiet shores of a mountain lake in Bowden, West Virginia, Alpine Shores has been a family destination since 1968. What started as a modest pull-in for weekend campers has grown into one of the region's most beloved outdoor retreats.

Our 50+ fully serviced RV sites, twelve handcrafted cabins, and spacious tent camping areas sit surrounded by mature hardwood forest — perfect for stargazing, morning coffee on the porch, or simply listening to the wind move through the pines.

Family Friendly Secure & Gated Lake Access Year-Round
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Things to Do

Adventure doesn't
stand still here

From sunrise kayaks to campfire stories under a blanket of stars — every season at Alpine Shores writes a new chapter.

Kayaking on the lake at Alpine Shores

Lake Activities

Kayak, canoe, or cast a line from our private shoreline. Fishing for bass and catfish is excellent spring through fall.

Hiking trail through West Virginia mountains

Mountain Trails

Explore miles of wooded footpaths winding through hemlock and oak. Easy loops for families and challenging ridgeline hikes for seasoned trekkers.

Campfire under the stars at Alpine Shores

Campfire Nights

Gather around our stone fire pits with s'mores, stories, and the kind of darkness that makes the Milky Way visible.

Fall foliage in the West Virginia mountains

Fall Foliage

September and October paint the ridges in gold and crimson. Our peak leaf season draws photographers and road-trippers from across the region.

Snow-covered cabin in winter at Alpine Shores

Winter Retreats

Our cabins stay warm through snow season. Cross-country ski, snowshoe, or simply enjoy the silence of a fresh powder day.

Wildlife in the West Virginia mountains near Alpine Shores

Wildlife Watching

White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and a surprising variety of songbirds call these woods home. Bring your binoculars at dawn.

Where You'll Rest

Choose your
mountain home

Whether you roll in with a full RV setup or bring just a tent and a dream, we've got a spot waiting for you.

RV site with hookups at Alpine Shores Campground
Popular

RV Sites

50+ sites with 30/50-amp electrical, water, and sewer hookups. Pull-through and back-in options available. Wi-Fi at select sites.

  • Full hookups (electric, water, sewer)
  • Pull-through & back-in sites
  • Pet-friendly sites available
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Rustic cabin interior at Alpine Shores

Mountain Cabins

Twelve fully furnished cabins with kitchenettes, cozy fireplaces, and private decks overlooking the woods. No RV needed — just bring your sleeping bag and sense of wonder.

  • Fully furnished with kitchenette
  • Wood-burning fireplace
  • Private deck with mountain views
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Tent camping site in the woods at Alpine Shores

Tent Sites

Shaded, flat tent sites nestled among mature trees. Share the campground's clean bathhouse facilities and communal fire ring. The simplest way to sleep under the stars.

  • Shaded, level pitch sites
  • Access to clean bathhouses
  • Communal fire ring & picnic table
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We've been coming to Alpine Shores for three generations. There's something about these mountains that makes you want to stay — and come back every year.
A returning family
Guests since the 1990s
Get in Touch

Ready to
escape the
ordinary?

Give us a call or stop by — we'd love to help you plan your mountain getaway. Reservations are recommended during peak season (May through October).

Call us anytime
(304) 636-4311
Find us here
Alpine Shores, Bowden 26241
Office hours
Open 7 days a week

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We'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Find Your Way Here

Alpine Shores sits in the heart of West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, roughly midway between Clarksburg and Elkins. We're easy to find and hard to forget.

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