North Bend Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

Wooded picnic area with tables, grills, trash cans and two accessible vault toilets. Located adjacent to the North Fork Cherry River on State Route 39/55 eight miles East of Richwood, West Virginia.

Camping is available nearby at Summit Lake Campground.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	April 5 is opening date.
Permit Info:	Sites are not reservable. Sites are on a first come, first serve basis.
Open Season:	April - October
Usage:	Light-Medium
Restrictions:	Camping is prohibited in the picnic area 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. Please see bulletin boards for more information.
Closest Towns:	Richwood, WV
Restroom:	Two accessible vault toilets
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	More information on this picnic area is available through the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Rd., Richwood, WV 26261 (304) 846-2695.

General Information

Directions:

From Richwood, West Virginia, travel east on State Route 39/55 approximately 8 miles.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Dispersed Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Trout fishing is available nearby in Summit Lake. A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest stamp,a Conservation stamp, and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.

River and Stream Fishing

Trout fishing is available in the adjacent North Fork Cherry River. A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest stamp,a Conservation stamp, and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.

Day Hiking

Nearby trails include:
• North Bend Trail, 2.4 miles in length
• Fork Mountain Trail #236, 20.9 miles in length. Fork Mountain Trail is accessed via North Bend Trail.

Backpacking

Fork Mountain Trail #236, 20.9 miles in length.

• Numerous backpacking opportunities exist along the Fork Mountain Trail which runs from just outside of Richwood to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center intersecting several trails along the way.