Is there any boondocking(camping) around the Ashfeild resort area?

We are planing a trip for next July to come to WV and ride and are aiming at the end of july. We are most likely gona stay at Ashland resort. What I am trying to decide is if we are renting a cabin(provided any are available) or tow my toy hauler and camp for the week. If we rent a cabin we want one with a bathroom/shower. those are $750/week. I could spend $200 and get a camp spot if I wana tow the toy hauler that far(just over 1000 miles). I get 8-10 MPG pulling the camper or if I am lucky 14 towing the open trailer with multiple machines on it. If I do the math at the current fuel price it is going to be abought $300 cheaper to bring the camper than to rent a cabin. Now if I could boondock out in the national forest some place close to Ashland Resort(relatives are staying there) I could save that $200 as well. I have the setup to be 100% self suficiant for the week so I dont realy need a campground but I dont know if there is anywhere to camp out in the sticks like I do in Colorado. Is there anywhere to do this?? We want acces to the trails without trailering. Most likely we will stay at the resort but I am cheap and wouldent mind saving that extra $$ if posible.

I know at pinnacle creek atv campground you can camp for 8.00 per person per night (it includes water and power)...I will check for you to see if they have a boondocking spot. how many gonna be camping with you.

Sorry in advance for my ignorance ( WTH) is boondocking camping

Boondocking is no hookups. Just a place to park. You can boondock in a WalMart parking lot as an example.

A bunch of interesting stuff come up in this SEARCH

Some pretty good reading too.

Thanks for the education on this subject

Ashland may offer a long term deal on camping and have as shower house , power , and paved roads .....

Remember to bring extra toilet paper when boondocking.

I boondock a lot. Usually at Love's or Flying J's as they are RV friendly and have safe lighted parking. I went all the way to Mississippi and back to MD and never paid for a night of camping. I have taken my Toyhualer to Ashland several times I don't know of anything close to it, but thier is Pinnacle Creek and a couple other places near Wagon Wheel.

I've always wondered if anything would be said if you stayed at the Indian Ridge Trailhead. Don't set-up chairs or awning but just park and ride and sleep and ride. Seems easy...

Randy R wrote:

I've always wondered if anything would be said if you stayed at the Indian Ridge Trailhead. Don't set-up chairs or awning but just park and ride and sleep and ride. Seems easy...

ask the ranger if you can do that....

Thanks for the info. For those that sent me PMs I tryed to return them but aperantly I dont have enough posts to alow me to send them.

Big G I may take you up on that offer. I will be trying to get ahold of ya after we get some dates set.

This is my version of boondocking. I see no point in paying to camp when I have all the stuff nesasary to survive a week with no hookups.

I was going to suggest staying at Big G's also since it is just 4 miles by road to Ashland Resort or you can take the H/M trail down the Mountain.I have just went out in the woods and picked a spot to camp so you can do it and I also let the Special Forces out in the woods one night to camp.

Glen, Big G, has a great place up there. You should consider his place.

Randy, the parking lot is like the trails. Closed after dark. Not that it would be enforced but I am pretty sure it says no over night parking.

Big G has a good area. I'd take his offer. There is a restaurant nearby his place for a good breakfast and supper on the weekends.