Below are winter closing dates for local campgrounds.

For a full schedule of campgrounds and recreational areas in the Monongahela National Forest, click here: Seasonal Closing Schedule Link

Closing dates:

• Big Rock Campground – November 30

• Bishop Knob Campground – November 30

• Cranberry Campground – November 30

• Cranberry Mountain Nature Center – October 13

• Cranberry River Developed Dispersed Campsites – Area closes when snow-covered; toilets close – November 30

• Summit Lake Campground – November 30

• Williams River Developed Dispersed Campsites (Sites #1 - #20 located downstream of Tea Creek Campground) – No services, no fees and non-motorized vehicle access only due to road construction. Area closes when snow-covered

• Woodbine Picnic Area – November 30

four seasons lodge

In addition to the motel, they also offer two camper spots in their parking lot. They have electric hookup and shower access. There are no dumping facilities, see Four Seasons Outfitters for dumping.

Located at: 320 Northfork Cherry Hwy
Route 39/55

four seasons outfitters

They are a dump station and water fill location. In addition, they sell and fill propane tanks.

Located at: 190 Middletown Street

Summit lake campground

Nestled in the National Forest, there are two loops with 33 semi-primitive, wooded campsites with paved access roads and parking spurs.  Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and gravel activity area. There are three hand pumps and five accessible vault toilets. Sites are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no electricity, but generator use is permitted from 6am to 10pm. Dogs are permitted if on a leash at all times. It is a short walk along a path to the lake if you choose to go on foot.

Summit Lake is a 43 acre man-made lake which offers large and small mouth bass, bluegill, and trout. Boats with battery powered motors, kayaks, paddle boards and row boats are permitted on the lake. Swimming and gasoline powered engines are prohibited. It is stocked with trout by the West Virginia DNR several times a year. It has an accessible fishing pier and boat launch.

Discharging and draining gray water and black water (sewage) onto National Forest Lands is illegal and punishable by fines. Dump station and water fill are available in Richwood at Four Seasons Outfitters. Dump stations are also available in Marlinton.

GPS location: Summit Lake

Season: 4/15 - 11/30; Fee: $10.00

Cranberry Campground

Cranberry Campground features 22 single campsites, 2 walk-in single sites and 4 double sites in two loops. Most sites can accommodate a 40' trailer. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and gravel parking spur. There are two hand pumps and four accessible vault toilets. There is no electricity available but the use of generators is permitted from 6am until 10pm. No dump station is available at campground.

Maximum length of stay is 14 days. Check-out time is 2:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted if on a leash at all times. Leash must be 6 ft. or shorter. Food storage order applies to pet food also.

Discharging and draining gray water and black water (sewage) onto National Forest Lands is illegal and punishable by fines. Dump station and water fill are available in Richwood at Four Seasons Outfitters. Dump stations are also available in Marlinton.

Season: 4/15 - 11/30; Fee: $10.00 single, $20 double.

Located on Forest Road 76, 13.5 miles from Richwood.

GPS location: Cranberry Campground

More information on this campground is available through the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Road, Richwood or call (304) 846-2695.

Cranberry river site

There are 14 primitive campsites available with no water.  They are separately numbered and dispersed along a 5-mile section of the lower Cranberry River. Campsites are number 6-19 along the Cranberry River between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground on Forest Road 76. Double sites are available at sites 7 and 12.

The Cranberry River provides great fly fishing, places to take a dip and cool off as well as whitewater when the river is high.  There is also backpacking, hiking and mountain biking close by.  Two vault toilets service these sites.  The sites are first come, first served. 

Discharging and draining gray water and black water (sewage) onto National Forest Lands is illegal and punishable by fines. Dump station and water fill are available in Richwood at Four Seasons Outfitters. Dump stations are also available in Marlinton.

Located on Forest Road 76, 13.5 miles from Richwood.

Season: 4/15 - 11/30; Fee: $5.00 single, $10 double.

Bishop Knob Campground

A 50+unit wooded, semi-primitive campground centrally located on a ridge top between the Cranberry and Williams Rivers.

There are two loops of first come, first serve basis with 47 single campsites and 6 double sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post with a gravel parking spur and an activity area. There is one hand pump in each loop. There are 4 accessible vault toilet buildings.

Sites are not reservable and are first come, first serve.

Directions:
From Richwood travel east on State Route 39/55 to Forest Road 76, travel for 6 miles north to Forest Road 81. Follow Forest Road 81 for 6 miles to Forest Road 101.

Discharging and draining gray water and black water (sewage) onto National Forest Lands is illegal and punishable by fines. Dump station and water fill are available in Richwood at Four Seasons Outfitters. Dump stations are also available in Marlinton.

GPS Location: Bishop Knob Campground

Season: 4/15 - 11/30; Fee: $8.00 single, $16 double.

More information on this campground is available through the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Rd., Richwood or by calling (304) 846-2695.

williams river campground

There are 30 separate, rustic campsites located along Williams River Road, designated as Forest Roads 86 and 216. Many of these sites are close to the river, and are very popular with anglers. These campsites, as well as Tea Creek and Day Run Campgrounds, are the only places camping is permitted along Williams River.

Campsites are scattered along the Williams River Road, from the Three Forks area upstream to a point near the river's headwaters.

NOTE: The Williams River Road will be closed to vehicle traffic starting Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 until further notice. The road closure is needed for road repair and will extend from Campsite #8 about a mile upstream from the Three Forks Bridge, to the first gate upstream of Spice Run. Turnaround areas exist at both closure points but parking will not be available.

Maximum length of stay is 14 days.

Dogs are permitted if on a leash at all times. Leash must be 6 feet or shorter.

Single site limit is one wheeled camping unit only, defined as motorhome or travel trailer; no more than 8 people; no more than 2 vehicles. Vehicle pulling camper or trailer is considered 1 of the 2 allowed vehicles. Tents must be contained within the campsite.

Vehicles must be parked on gravel or paved spur, not in the woods, grass or road.

Discharging and draining gray water and black water (sewage) onto National Forest Lands is illegal and punishable by fines. Dump station and water fill are available in Richwood at Four Seasons Outfitters. Dump stations are also available in Marlinton.

GPS Location: Willams River Campground

More information on this campground for sites 21-30 is available through the Marlinton Ranger District, Marlinton or call (304)799-4334. More information for sites 1-20 is available through the Gauley Ranger District, Richwood or call (304) 846-2695.

big rock campground

Small, wooded 5 unit campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. The Cranberry River provides great fly fishing and directly across from the campground is the popular Big Rock swimming hole. Two vault toilets service these sites. The sites are first come, first serve.

From Richwood travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6 miles north on Forest Road 76.

GPS Location: Big Rock Campground