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Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area


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Kevin Bowers

October 29, 2025

It's a primitive campground, which we wanted. The roads are primitive, as well. We stayed in late October so it was mostly empty, which was also good. The surrounding little towns are full of good, helpful, honest people, including the business owners. Fayetteville isn't far away, and gives you the choice of touristy places as well. The "Secret Sandwich Society" is one of those, it is excellent, but expensive. The canyon pic's are from nearby New River Gorge, a 5.8 mi hike. The lake pic's are from the lake we camped on.

debora smith

October 08, 2025

It was beautiful. The drive was really ruff. Pot holes everywhere but it was worth it. We'll certainly be going there on our next camping trip. There's potties there. Yeah

Kathryn Tikkanen

November 13, 2024

I took a drive last Saturday looking for a new trail to hike with our two dogs. I decided to try Plum Orchard Lake. It was easy to get to, the lake was lovely, and I can only imagine what it looked like when the leaf colors were changing and peaking. I didn't see any signs for trails near the main boat launch right as you approach the lake, so decided to drive the 3 miles to the campground. The dirt road is no joke - narrow and windy - but pretty. There were bow hunters parked and walking off into the woods so I would not feel safe wandering, and I never did see any trails. I drove a short ways past the small campground and found a small dock and boat launch, and let my dogs run around for a little while. The whole place seemed clean and well kept. I probably won't go back for any reason other than to canoe or kayak in the future. I don't believe swimming is allowed.

Lynn Stewart

July 01, 2023

This lake is just so wonderful to visit especially this time of year, June, it has camping sites which are free, great fishing, and it is filled with water lilies about 50% of the lake, it is a small lake, which is well-kept and maintained, there is a shooting range also so be sure to take it vantage of that, I go there every chance I get

troy stevens

April 17, 2022

This is the best place in the state.

Steve Minton

March 27, 2022

I live to bass fish and if you are in the area give it a try. Beautiful area and Pax WV is a great little town to visit also.

alan vealey

February 19, 2022

Beautiful, peaceful place that I've enjoyed all my life ❤️

Linda Garnsay

September 24, 2021

We take the kids to the lake all the time. They love to go fishing.

Robert Darnell

August 06, 2021

Really like the smooth water, Lilly pads, fishing, its just a relaxing lake.

John Hunter

November 14, 2020

I was in the area and on a lark decided to check out the lake. It is truly a hidden gem in these lovely hills! The southern part of the lake had a large layer of lily pads and the water caught the fall colors of the hills perfectly. I wish I had a boat there so I could go out on the water, it was a perfectly tranquil day.