Gauley Ranger District
The Gauley Ranger District is located in Richwood, WV.
District Contact Information
Richwood Office
932 Northfork Cherry Road
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-2695 (Voice & TDD)
One mile east of Richwood on Rt 39/55.
Operational Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, unless otherwise posted. If you need to purchase a pass or permit call ahead to make an appointment.
Recreation Sites
Big Rock Campground
Site Open
Small, wooded 5 unit campground adjacent to the Cranberry River.Located on Forest Road 76, approximately 7 miles north of Richwood, WV.
Cranberry Backcountry Area
This area is under construction.
Cranberry Campground
Site Open
A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again in the…
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
Site Open
The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. Bogs are acidic wetlands more commonly found in the northern areas of this country and in Canada. The ground in…
Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
Site Open
The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is fun for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and includes an exhibit hall, auditorium, events and programs. The center also features a native plant garden, a…
Cranberry River Sites
Site Open
Fourteen primitive and separately numbered campsites dispersed along a 5-mile section of the lower Cranberry River. Toilets closed as of November 30.Campsites are number 6-19 along the Cranberry…
Cranberry Wilderness
Site Open
The 47,815 acre Cranberry Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is located in Pocahontas and Webster Counties, West Virginia. The…
Falls of Hills Creek
Site Open
Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls - 25 feet,…
Highland Scenic Highway
Site Open
The Highland Scenic Highway is a designated National Scenic Byway that extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton. Four scenic overlooks provide a comfortable rest stop, with…
North Bend Picnic Area
Site 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…