Does North Bend State Park Allow EV Charging?
Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Cairo, West Virginia.
Park Information
Current EV Charging Policy
EV Charging Stations Available
The tenth and final lodge park to receive free EV charging under the WV State Parks Green Initiative, North Bend State Park in Cairo, West Virginia completed the statewide rollout. The park sits along the North Bend Rail Trail, a 72-mile converted rail line popular with cyclists. The nearest DC fast charging is in Parkersburg, about 22 miles away, with ChargePoint and Tesla Supercharger stations. Beyond that, the next option is Ripley, roughly 39 miles out, with Tesla Supercharger. Cairo is small and quiet, and the free charging at the lodge is the only game in town.
10th and final lodge park to receive free EV charging stations under the WV State Parks Green Initiative. There is no fee for charging an electronic car at a state park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though not at your campsite. North Bend State Park has dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Bring your SAE J1772 adapter, since most park chargers aren't on the NACS Tesla plug style yet. The park sits along the North Bend Rail Trail, a 72-mile converted rail line popular with cyclists.
North Bend State Park has dedicated EV charging stations rather than campsite-level hookups. Dedicated park chargers are typically Level 2 (J1772 connector), which is compatible with most EVs. Expect to add 20 to 30 miles of range per hour.
North Bend State Park has on-site EV charging stations, which may be all you need. But if you're looking for DC fast charging or need more power than the park's chargers provide, here's what's nearby. The nearest DC fast charging is in Parkersburg, about 22 miles away, with ChargePoint and Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Ripley is about 39 miles away with Tesla Supercharger. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
Mostly, yes. North Bend State Park doesn't allow charging at individual campsites, but they do have dedicated EV charging stations on the property. The park sits along the North Bend Rail Trail, a 72-mile converted rail line popular with cyclists.
It depends. North Bend State Park has dedicated EV charging stations, but campsite charging is not allowed. Whether you can leave your vehicle at the charging station overnight depends on the park's specific rules. Ask at check-in to avoid any surprises.
North Bend State Park has dedicated EV charging stations on the property, though we don't have the exact count. Contact the park for current availability and whether reservations are needed.