Cranberry River Sites
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 River between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground on Forest Road 76. Double sites available at sites 7 and 12.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open, except when roads closed by snow. End toilet and trash service on 12/1. |
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Permit Info: | Sites are not reservable. Sites are on a first come, first serve basis. |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Richwood, WV |
Water: | None Available |
Restroom: | One accesible vault toilet across from site #7 and one near sites #15-19 at Aldridge Branch. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | More information on this campground is available through the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Rd., Richwood, WV 26261 (304)846-2695. |
General Information
Directions:From Richwood travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6 1/2 miles north on Forest Road 76. Campsites are numbered 6-19 and dispersed along Forest Road 76.
Activities
Campground Camping
Camping is only permitted in "numbered" sites along the river corridor. Each site has a picnic table, lantern post, and trash can. No water or electric is available. There are two accessible vault toilets along this 5-mile corridor with one toilet located across from site #7 and one toilet located near sites #15-19 at Aldridge Branch. Sites vary in size but a few can accommodate larger campers.
There are no group sites available. The relative close proximity of sites #15-19 can accommodate larger groups, however each site must be paid for and occupancy limited to no more than eight people per site and either two vehicles or two camping units per site. A camping unit is a tent, trailer, or RV. Two vehicle limit includes tow vehicles.
There are three self-service pay stations to serve the river sites. These bulletin board and fee tube areas are located between sites 7 & 8, sites 10 & 11 and near the vault toilet beside site 15 at Aldridge Branch.
RV Camping
Camping is only permitted in "numbered" sites along the river corridor. Each site has a picnic table, lantern post, and trash can. No water or electric is available. There are two accessible vault toilets along this 5-mile corridor with one toilet located across from site #7 and one toilet located near sites #15-19 at Aldridge Branch. Sites vary in size but a few can accommodate larger campers.
There are no group sites available. The relative close proximity of sites #15-19 can accommodate larger groups, however each site must be paid for and occupancy limited to no more than eight people per site and either two vehicles or two camping units per site. A camping unit is a tent, trailer, or RV. Two vehicle limit includes tow vehicles.
There are three self-service pay stations to serve the river sites. These bulletin board and fee tube areas are located between sites 7 & 8, sites 10 & 11 and near the vault toilet beside site 15 at Aldridge Branch.
Dispersed Camping
Camping is only permitted in "numbered" sites along the river corridor. Each site has a picnic table, lantern post, and trash can. No water or electric is available. There are two accessible vault toilets along this 5-mile corridor with one toilet located across from site #7 and one toilet located near sites #15-19 at Aldridge Branch. Sites vary in size but a few can accommodate larger campers.
There are no group sites available. The relative close proximity of sites #15-19 can accommodate larger groups, however each site must be paid for and occupancy limited to no more than eight people per site and either two vehicles or two camping units per site. A camping unit is a tent, trailer, or RV. Two vehicle limit includes tow vehicles.
There are three self-service pay stations to serve the river sites. These bulletin board and fee tube areas are located between sites 7 & 8, sites 10 & 11 and near the vault toilet beside site 15 at Aldridge Branch.
River and Stream Fishing
Trout fishing in the adjacent Cranberry 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. Check state fishing regulations for special Cranberry River Fishing Areas.
Day Hiking
Available in the adjacent Cranberry Backcountry
Backpacking
Available in the adjacent Cranberry Backcountry
Alerts & Warnings
- Dolly Sods gates on Forest Roads FR75 and FR19 closed today
- Stay Alert and Drive Safely
- Forest Road 209 (through Stonecoal Camping Area) Closed in Randolph County
- Cranberry Road Closed for Bridge Construction Projects
- Forest Road 296 closed as of October 7th, 2024
- Cranberry Road (FR 76) projects are complete. Coe Road (FR 81) project is next.
- New Aquatic Ecological Unit Inventory Data Available
- Weather Safety Tips