Tomlinson Run State Park Campground sits along Pawanee Rd in New Cumberland, West Virginia, and the source record lists it as a campground with an average rating of 4.7 from 60 reviews. That balance of a solid overall score with a modest review count is what makes a closer read of visitor feedback useful, because the campground clearly works well for some campers and frustrates others.
This review pulls together the details recorded for the campground and the opinions visitors have posted about it. Where a reviewer made a specific claim about pricing, site layout, staff or facilities, that claim is attributed to that reviewer rather than presented as a universal fact, since camping experiences at the same place can differ greatly by site, season and rig size.
Tomlinson Run State Park Campground at a Glance
Tomlinson Run State Park Campground is listed in the source data as a campground at Pawanee Rd, New Cumberland, WV 26047, in the America/New_York timezone, with an official page hosted at wvstateparks.com under the state parks' places-to-stay campgrounds section. The record classifies it simply as a Campground and does not list a price level, so nightly rates are not established by the source data itself; the only cost information comes from reviewers describing what they paid. Activity data lists RV camping as allowed, indicates that a camping fee applies, and also references the Tomlinson Run State Park disc golf course within the park setting.
On the practical side, the source columns record wheelchair-accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, along with a free parking lot and on-site parking. Payment information lists acceptance of credit cards and debit cards while the same column also carries a cash-only indicator, so it is worth confirming the accepted payment method directly. Dogs are listed as allowed, and the amenities column notes Wi-Fi alongside public toilets, restrooms and public showers.
What Do Visitors Like About Tomlinson Run State Park Campground?
Visitor sentiment in the supplied reviews leans positive, with most reviewers giving the campground four or five stars and describing it as nice, clean and good value. Several reviewers specifically praised the office staff as friendly and helpful, and more than one mentioned the campground being quiet despite being busy with rigs. The criticism that does appear is consistent in theme rather than scattered: reviewers with larger campers described tight, tree-lined sites that are hard to maneuver into, one reviewer considered the rate high for what is provided, one reported a cold shower in the bathhouse, and a long-time visitor complained about traffic through the loops and a lack of rule enforcement.
1. Quiet Loops and a Calm Atmosphere
A reviewer who stayed at a tent site described walking the loops late in the evening and finding the campground dead quiet, with most RV sites occupied but nobody outside. That same reviewer noted it was a surprising contrast to the noise often expected in an RV-heavy campground, and described the campground as small, popular but chilled out. Another visitor summarized a one-night stop as a quiet stay, and a third described the grounds as nice, quiet and clean.
A few reviewers framed that calm differently. One long-time visitor said the amount of traffic moving through the campground was constant and complained about groups walking through and talking loudly, while another reviewer simply observed that people walking the loops is normal here and that everyone they encountered was friendly.
2. Cabins, Group Camp and Family Amenities
One reviewer was enthusiastic about a rented cabin, describing it as affordable and roomy, with two bunk beds, storage benches, a small table and chairs, electric service and running water, plus a fire pit and picnic table set behind the cabin. Another visitor who rented the group camp for a holiday weekend said having a cabin, a dining hall and an additional activities hall was a big help during rainy weather, and described the bathroom as very nice with plenty of showers.
Family-oriented amenities come up repeatedly. Reviewers mentioned volleyball nets, playgrounds, a swimming pool, mini golf, putt putt, hiking, kayaking and a lake with rental boats, and one noted the pool sits a short distance down the road and was well run. One reviewer described these extras as super cheap, while another clarified that pool access is not included in the camping fee and must be paid for separately. A reviewer also mentioned a pedal boat on the lake at what they recalled as a per-person, per-half-hour charge.
3. Helpful Staff and Quick Maintenance Response
Staff courtesy is one of the most repeated positives in the reviews. A visitor called the office ladies very nice, another described the staff as great, hard working and helpful, and a third said the park staff were nice and helpful overall. One reviewer recounted an electrical problem at their site that brought two mechanics and a staff member from the management office over quickly, with the issue resolved immediately.
Not every comment was praise. One reviewer felt the park host could do far more around the campground than he does, and another described arriving at the camp store repeatedly between early afternoon and late afternoon only to find it closed for bathroom cleaning, which meant no wood or ice. That reviewer still described the overall trip as great.
4. Pricing, Rules and Enforcement Concerns
Cost is the most contested topic in the feedback. A tent camper reported paying $71 for two nights at a tent site and around $10 per small bundle of kiln dried wood, calling it very, very expensive while still enjoying the stay. A visitor with a larger camper called the place nice for the price, noting that sites are spread out so campers are not touching. By contrast, a reviewer who has visited for 30 years said prices keep rising without corresponding improvements, and specifically objected to paying $45 a night while anyone can drive in and through the campground.
That same long-time reviewer also said campground rules are not enforced and that there is no security, and felt the bathrooms have not been updated in decades. A separate visitor mentioned that bathroom signage appeared to reflect outdated pricing. These are individual opinions rather than confirmed conditions, but they recur in the feedback and are worth weighing against the mostly positive accounts.
5. Site Layout, Trees and Big-Rig Maneuvering
On site design, a tent camper gave a detailed description of gravel pads, a slope, a wood bench, a fire ring, hammock stands and hangers for gear, and noted that the campground sits up a hill, so sites like 41 and 42 face the woods while sites such as 38 face the hillside with a view of the road. That reviewer also mentioned plenty of downed wood for anyone bringing a handsaw.
Campers with larger units raised the strongest practical warning. One visitor with a 27-foot camper said the sites were limited for their size and that the spots could use opening up, while another in site 18 with a motorhome said the site can take a long rig in theory but the entry between trees is narrow enough to risk scraping. That reviewer also asked for tree trimming and noted that some fire pits sit down a bank, making it awkward to arrange chairs. Several reviewers agreed that trees at each site add shade and privacy.
6. Wildlife, Fishing and Things To Do Nearby
Nature shows up in the feedback as part of the appeal. A tent camper reported seeing a turkey, bluejay nests, choruses of birds and a toad around the loops. Another reviewer highlighted the boat ramp and fishing inside the park, and a third listed fishing, mini golf, kayaking and hiking as available activities. Others pointed to playgrounds, a pool and a lake with rental boats.
Food options near the campground also earned a mention, with a reviewer noting there are really good places to eat nearby. The site data likewise points to a disc golf course within the park, so the campground functions as a base for more than just sitting at the site.