Mason County Plans Campground for Workers Despite Lack of Tax Revenue

Mason County, WV is developing a campground for temporary workers from new facilities by Fidelas and Frontieras. A proposed tax on campgrounds failed to pass, leading to concerns about funding for emergency services as temporary workers will not contribute to local tax revenue. The camp is expected to be completed within a year, while Nucor is also constructing a steel mill in the area, bringing nearly 2,000 contractors.

Published Mar 24, 2026

Mason County, West Virginia is preparing for the arrival of a data center and coal facility, with a campground being built off WV Route 62 to accommodate temporary workers from Fidelas and Frontieras. However, a bill to apply an occupancy tax to campgrounds did not pass, meaning these workers will not contribute to local tax revenue as hotel guests would.

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County Commission President Rick Handley expressed concerns about the financial impact on emergency services, stating that local residents bear the costs of services for temporary workers. The campground is expected to be completed in under a year, coinciding with Nucor's construction of a steel mill, which has attracted nearly 2,000 contractors since beginning in 2024.