Monongahela National Forest

Stay on the top of the world at Spruce Knob Campground, West Virginia’s high point. Bring your whole crew, swing in that RV, or choose a walk in site. All sites offer access to climbing on Spruce Knob, over 60 miles of hiking and backcountry trails, and fishing on Spruce Knob Lake that’s perfect for even beginners. There’s fire pits to perfect you Read more...

Tea Creek Campground isn’t a place to pinky up with a cup of earl gray folks, this spot will get you down and dirty in the heart of the forest as quickly as you can set up your tent! Offering plenty of room for RVs and tents a few of the sites are creekside while all the sites offer a chance for campfires and grubbin’ with nearby restrooms and wat Read more...

Located between Laurel Fork River and outlying Southern Wilderness Area, these primitive campsites offer impeccable views of the Middle Mountains. Because they’re not heavily trafficked by campers, Laurel Fork Campground offers a slice of solitude amongst the white-noise found in many of the other more populated camping area’s in the Monongahela N Read more...

Snug against the bains of the wind-swept Williams River lie just a few dispersed campsites. Totted as being popular with angler for their accessibility to area’s namesake river, Williams River Dispersed Camping, regardless of which rustic site you choose, offers only first-come, first-served campsites. Read more...

Seneca Shadows Campground is THE place to stay when exploring the gorgeous Potomac Highlands. As the name itself suggests, this spot sits beneath the stunning shadows of Seneca Rocks; there are RV sites, spots for your whole crew, and walk-in sites that offer insane views of the 900 foot wall. Climb this bad ass formation, fish behind the visitors Read more...

With access to stunning Smoke Hole Canyon and the Potomac River, Big Bend Campground offers shady, private sites that will rock your wool socks off! Park your RV or pop your tent, steps away is a spot to put your canoe or kayak into the cool Potomac, and spend a day paddling or trout fishing. A serene one mile loop is located right inside the camp Read more...

Shaded by the branching vegetation that envelops the area, Bishop Knob Campground is a large, expansive camping outlet, consisting of numerous primitive campsites. And, offering RV access, the combustion engine inclined among us will surely be jumping with joy—but no speeding, please, even though these campsites are on a first-come, first-served b Read more...

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Make it a family outing at Lake Sherwood Recreation Area and Campground. Sitting atop of nearly two-hundred acres at an elevation exceeding twenty-five-hundred feet, this campground has everything: swimming beaches, fishing outlets, well-manicured hiking trails, the lot! And, with each campsite available for reservation, you can guarantee your fam Read more...

Come one, come all! Gatewood Campground is strung together by a small amount of reservable group campsites, all primitive in nature. And, located on the ridge of a former fire tower site, the area’s set a blaze with enigma—just make sure to contain it within one the area’s ringed fire pits. Read more...

It’s not often that you get to interact with nature as people did decades ago! The Middle Mountain Cabins offer you that rare treat. Built in 1931, these three cabins provided quarters for fire lookouts and a base for conducting Forest Service Ops. Nowadays, you can rent them! With fireplaces, gas stoves, a water hand pump, and a fitting indoor se Read more...

Situated alongside the Greenbrier River, Island Campground is a much sought after destination for the reel-and-rod inclined. Bated by just a few primitive campsites, the area’s known to fill-up quickly by the likes of campers toting around well-stocked tackle boxes. Read more...

Situated next to the well-stocked twenty-two acre Lake Buffalo, a few dispersed campsites can be found tucked-away within its enveloping vegetation. Popular among anglers—as you could imagine—those few sites are often swept-up by occupying tackle boxes. But, should those first-come, first-served sites be taken, neighboring Island Campground also o Read more...

North Bend Picnic Area might just be the perfect spot to unwind from a long work week. Populated by just a few picnic tables, this spot is located adjacent to the quaint North Fork Cherry River. While camping is not allowed at the picnic area, there is dispersed camping across the street. If you're looking for peace, quiet, and a scenic view with Read more...

A green playground, that’s what initially comes to mind when speaking about Stuart Day Use Area and Campground. Sitting along the banks of the Shavers Fork River, this grass-laden oasis is ideal for hosting large-scale get togethers, as well as fishing rendezvous alongside the adjacent river system. And, with sites seven through fifteen up for res Read more...

The Allegheny Plateau is stunningly lush and green, those wanting to explore this cool and colorful backcountry can spend a weekend at primitive Red Creek Campground. You’ve gotta haul in your own water and don’t forget your favorite growler, the sites fire pits and picnic tables are beckoning for a evening dinner and chat with friends. Nearby Dol Read more...

Fourteen-miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia sits a picturesque string of primitive campsites, backdropped by the area’s idiosyncratic rocky cliffs. Bear Heaven Campground, while solely based on a first come, first served basis, boasts a well-accessible, beguiling landscape that’ll surely enamor any outdoorsmen (or women). Read more...

Looking for shady solitude and a place to get out into the forest fast? Look no further than Pocahontas Campground. This tiny first-come, first-served spot sits in a grove of gorgeous white pines, so you know there’s lots of room to hang up your hammock around the fire pit for an evening of brews and brats under the stars. The area around camp is Read more...

Regardless of what time of day it is, you’ll surely want to start running—well, maybe even sprinting—toward this prepossessing campground. Snug next to the upper stretches of the Williams River, Day Run Campground is marked-off by just a few small primitive campsites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy swimming in the fresh w Read more...

Whistled by the churning water of Anthony Creek, Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground is strung together by slew of primitive campsites and rustic pavillions. Popular with fishermen and hikers of the like, Blue Bend Recreation Area will surely satiate any outdoorsmen (or womans) yearning for a nature-minded weekend—but get there fast. All site Read more...

Nestled next to the forty-three acre Summit Lake, the like-named campground is geared toward the angling enthusiast. With its well-stocked, healthy populations of trout, the area’s string of “semi-primitive” campsites are likely to be occupied by the fishing savvy. Read more...

Located on the southern branches of the Potomac River, Jess Judy Campground is dotted by just a single primitive group campsite. Lightly trafficked and reservable online, the area’s likely to provide a tranquil getaway for you and your outdoor lov'n posse. Read more...

Big Rock Campground is a bit antithetical to its name; it’s clustered together by just a few small, primitive campsites. These first-come, first-served campsites are adjacent to the scenic Cranberry River. Once you're here, enjoy the quaint sites, listen to the river roll, and the campfire crackle. Read more...

Nestled next to the forty-three acre Summit Lake, the like-named campground is geared toward the angling enthusiast. With its well-stocked, healthy populations of trout, the area’s string of “semi-primitive” campsites are likely to be occupied by the fishing savvy. Read more...

Located next to Cheat River, Horseshoe Recreation and Campground Area is an honest getaway for the recreational outdoorsmen (or women). Situated amongst an open meadow, rings of point-bearing horseshoes can be heard echoing off the area’s hardwoods. And, with sites six through ten having the option to be reserved, you’ll be able to secure your out Read more...