13 West Virginia jurisdictions · comparison updated

Compare RV parking rules in West Virginia

Compare RV driveway storage, street limits, loading and guest stays in 13 West Virginia jurisdictions. Open the local guides for conditions and official sources.

Choose the government responsible for your address. A street time limit does not establish sleeping permission. Each guide records source dates and unresolved questions.

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Driveway and yard storage

Driveway and yard storage: West Virginia local summaries. Exact conditions and source dates remain in each guide.
JurisdictionDriveway / frontSide / rear storage
ElkinsSources and limits

Placement still requires separate current site-rule confirmation.

RV must not be inoperable, dismantled or unregistered in residential zoning.

South CharlestonSources and limits

Private home-storage rules are not determined by this public-way section.

Yard placement and occupancy need separate confirmation.

WheelingSources and limits

Home-storage zoning is not determined by this street section.

Private yard placement requires a separate City check.

St. AlbansSources and limits

One front-yard RV on pavement, at least4 feet front and3 feet side.

Side: one with3 feet side; rear: up to two,4 feet rear,3 feet side and50% coverage maximum.

ParkersburgSources and limits

Resident unoccupied RVs: one per use, at most two differing uses.

As far from street line as the site design allows.

BarboursvilleSources and limits

The cited rule does not establish private-driveway storage permission.

Confirm zoning, setbacks, surface, screening and parcel-specific requirements.

Charles TownSources and limits

The cited rule does not establish private-driveway storage permission.

Confirm zoning, setbacks, surface, screening and parcel-specific requirements.

FairmontSources and limits

Approved driveway or paved wheel/jack supports; preserve required parking.

Side/rear landscaped storage at single-family/duplex; >5 ft RV setback and other conditions.

MartinsburgSources and limits

The cited rule does not establish private-driveway storage permission.

Confirm zoning, setbacks, surface, screening and parcel-specific requirements.

New CumberlandSources and limits

The cited rule does not establish private-driveway storage permission.

Confirm zoning, setbacks, surface, screening and parcel-specific requirements.

PrincetonSources and limits

Residential-zone overnight permit provision also needs consideration off street.

Confirm zoning, setbacks, surface, screening and parcel-specific requirements.

BuckhannonSources and limits

Resident-owner storage only; place as far from the street line as the site design permits.

At most one RV per particular use and three different-use RVs; no living quarters or business while stored.

LewisburgSources and limits

Separate front-line and vehicle-condition restrictions; not evaluated.

Separate front-line and vehicle-condition restrictions; not evaluated.

Street parking and trip loading

Street parking and trip loading: West Virginia local summaries. Exact conditions and source dates remain in each guide.
JurisdictionPublic streetTrip loading
ElkinsSources and limits

Residential guest exception does not establish public-street permission.

Confirm the applicable loading route.

South CharlestonSources and limits

RV public parking longer than48 hours is restricted November–April.

No independent loading grace period is established here.

WheelingSources and limits

Motorhome/camper street parking is generally actual-loading-only.

Only the time actually spent loading or unloading.

St. AlbansSources and limits

No street parking route established by this residential-storage section.

No distinct loading clock established.

ParkersburgSources and limits

Only named exception purposes, not routine public storage.

Up to 72 hours in any one-week period for the recreation-vehicle route.

BarboursvilleSources and limits

No more than 24 consecutive hours under §361.24.

Loading is separate from storage; no additional loading allowance is established here.

Charles TownSources and limits

Actual loading only; residential nighttime restriction.

Actual loading time only; marked zones/alley caps also apply.

FairmontSources and limits

Private-property provisions do not establish public-road parking permission.

Loading is separate from storage; no additional loading allowance is established here.

MartinsburgSources and limits

Ordinary public-road RV parking/storage prohibited.

Commercial-loading wording does not conclusively establish an ordinary RV exception.

New CumberlandSources and limits

Covered vehicles over 4 ft wide OR 5 ft high prohibited.

Loading is separate from storage; no additional loading allowance is established here.

PrincetonSources and limits

Covered oversized vehicles require overnight residential-zone permit.

Loading is separate from storage; no additional loading allowance is established here.

BuckhannonSources and limits

RV use as a residence is prohibited for any duration; ordinary parking is not evaluated.

Commercial/loading exceptions are outside this screen.

LewisburgSources and limits

Not established here.

Only expressly described loading routes are evaluated.

Guest sleeping and source limits

Guest sleeping and source limits: West Virginia local summaries. Exact conditions and source dates remain in each guide.
JurisdictionSleeping / guestsSource limits
ElkinsSources and limits

Guests: at most one week per calendar month, citywide per unit.

Incorporated Elkins, West Virginia only. §152.206 in the published 2026 S-5 through Ordinance351 of March19,2026 code was read October 22, 2026. This targeted source review does not certify subsequent amendments or unrelated zoning and traffic rules.

South CharlestonSources and limits

The48-hour restriction is not camping or residence permission.

Incorporated South Charleston, West Virginia only. Published 2023-01 complete through January4,2024 §361.18 was read October 22, 2026. This is a targeted review of that edition, not certification of later amendments or unrelated rules.

WheelingSources and limits

No independent sleeping or residence permission established.

Incorporated Wheeling, West Virginia only. Published 2026-01 through December31,2025 §361.15 was read October 22, 2026. This is a targeted review of that edition, not certification of later amendments or unrelated rules.

St. AlbansSources and limits

Living and housekeeping prohibited; no fixed utilities.

Incorporated St. Albans, West Virginia residential districts only. Published 2025-01 code §1333.08, local legislation through December 1, 2025, was read October 22, 2026. An October 7, 2025 proposal hearing is not an enacted change; the later published edition is used, with subsequent amendment status not exhaustively certified.

ParkersburgSources and limits

No occupancy outside an approved mobile-home park.

Incorporated Parkersburg, West Virginia only. §1363.03(e) in the published 2025-01, complete through June 6, 2025 code was read October 22, 2026. This targeted source review does not certify subsequent amendments or unrelated zoning and traffic rules.

BarboursvilleSources and limits

Parking alone does not establish permission to sleep or live in the RV.

Incorporated Barboursville, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2026-01; Ordinance 89-01, March 21, 1989. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation.

Charles TownSources and limits

Parking alone does not establish permission to sleep or live in the RV.

Incorporated Charles Town, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2026-01; Ordinance 2021-007, October 12, 2021. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation.

FairmontSources and limits

Living/sleeping/housekeeping prohibited outside accommodating RV parks.

Incorporated Fairmont, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. City zoning PDF adopted September 2006; cover last amended August 14, 2026. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation.

MartinsburgSources and limits

Parking alone does not establish permission to sleep or live in the RV.

Incorporated Martinsburg, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2026-01; Ordinance 2022-01, February 10, 2022. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation.

New CumberlandSources and limits

Parking alone does not establish permission to sleep or live in the RV.

Incorporated New Cumberland, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2023-01; section passed December 4, 1989. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation.

PrincetonSources and limits

Parking alone does not establish permission to sleep or live in the RV.

Incorporated Princeton, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2019 S-0 current online edition; section passed April 13, 1998. Later legislation is not established by this older edition. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation.

BuckhannonSources and limits

Residents or visiting family/friends on developed property: at most 7 days without a permit and 28 days/person/calendar year.

Use classifications, issued permits, construction housing, RV parks, public events and unpublished changes need official review.

LewisburgSources and limits

Residential sleeping/living/housekeeping prohibited.

Designated campgrounds and special legal approvals are outside this screening.

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Elkins: sources and limits

Incorporated Elkins, West Virginia only. §152.206 in the published 2026 S-5 through Ordinance351 of March19,2026 code was read October 22, 2026. This targeted source review does not certify subsequent amendments or unrelated zoning and traffic rules. Read source editions and access limits.

South Charleston: sources and limits

Incorporated South Charleston, West Virginia only. Published 2023-01 complete through January4,2024 §361.18 was read October 22, 2026. This is a targeted review of that edition, not certification of later amendments or unrelated rules. Read source editions and access limits.

Wheeling: sources and limits

Incorporated Wheeling, West Virginia only. Published 2026-01 through December31,2025 §361.15 was read October 22, 2026. This is a targeted review of that edition, not certification of later amendments or unrelated rules. Read source editions and access limits.

St. Albans: sources and limits

Incorporated St. Albans, West Virginia residential districts only. Published 2025-01 code §1333.08, local legislation through December 1, 2025, was read October 22, 2026. An October 7, 2025 proposal hearing is not an enacted change; the later published edition is used, with subsequent amendment status not exhaustively certified. Read source editions and access limits.

Parkersburg: sources and limits

Incorporated Parkersburg, West Virginia only. §1363.03(e) in the published 2025-01, complete through June 6, 2025 code was read October 22, 2026. This targeted source review does not certify subsequent amendments or unrelated zoning and traffic rules. Read source editions and access limits.

Barboursville: sources and limits

Incorporated Barboursville, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2026-01; Ordinance 89-01, March 21, 1989. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation. Read the local source notes.

Charles Town: sources and limits

Incorporated Charles Town, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2026-01; Ordinance 2021-007, October 12, 2021. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation. Read the local source notes.

Fairmont: sources and limits

Incorporated Fairmont, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. City zoning PDF adopted September 2006; cover last amended August 14, 2026. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation. Read the local source notes.

Martinsburg: sources and limits

Incorporated Martinsburg, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2026-01; Ordinance 2022-01, February 10, 2022. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation. Read the local source notes.

New Cumberland: sources and limits

Incorporated New Cumberland, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2023-01; section passed December 4, 1989. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation. Read the local source notes.

Princeton: sources and limits

Incorporated Princeton, West Virginia only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. American Legal 2019 S-0 current online edition; section passed April 13, 1998. Later legislation is not established by this older edition. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later amendments and site-specific restrictions. Uses outside the described route require separate confirmation. Read the local source notes.

Buckhannon: sources and limits

Use classifications, issued permits, construction housing, RV parks, public events and unpublished changes need official review. Read the local source notes.

Lewisburg: sources and limits

Designated campgrounds and special legal approvals are outside this screening. Read the local source notes.