Cranberry Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Richwood , WV · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites28
Overnight Sites28
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.32518, -80.44171 · 932 North Fork Cherry River Road , Richwood , WV 26261

Description

Overview

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 fall from September through October. During these high use times there are usually more campers waiting than there are sites available. During high use, the centrally located Bishop Knob Campground can usually accommodate campers when no sites are available along the Cranberry or Williams River Corridors.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

Cranberry campground has is comprised of 30 campsites in an open setting near the Cranberry River. There are vault toilets, trash receptacles and a hand pump for water. At each campsite you will find a gravel parking spur, picnic tables, lantern post, and fire ring.  

Natural Features

The Cranberry River is within walking distance as is the Cranberry Wilderness. 

Nearby Attractions

Cranberry River, Cranberry Wilderness, and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. 

Directions

From Richwood travel on mile east on State Route 39/55, then 12.5 miles north on Forest Road 76.

From Dyer on State Route 46 take Forest Road 101 approximately 6 miles, then left onto Forest Road 76 for one mile.

Details

Fee$15 single sites; $30 double sites
Phone304-846-2695
Email[email protected].
ReservableYes

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