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Monongahela/Cranberry
Overview
Located within the expansive Monongahela National Forest, the Cranberry Campground near Richwood, WV, offers a serene escape for travelers seeking a deep connection with nature. This forest service facility serves as a gateway to the Cranberry Wilderness, providing a quiet atmosphere where the sounds of the forest replace the hum of city life. It is a traditional camping destination that prioritizes the preservation of the natural landscape, making it a peaceful retreat for those who appreciate the beauty of the Appalachian Highlands.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is situated along the pristine Cranberry River, famous for its cold, clear waters and lush forest canopy. Positioned near the town of Richwood, the area sits at a high elevation that ensures cool, comfortable temperatures even during the peak of summer. The surrounding terrain is characterized by dense hardwoods and proximity to the Highland Scenic Highway, a stunning corridor that offers panoramic overlooks of the rolling mountain ridges and deep valleys of West Virginia.
Amenities & Park Features
As a primitive forest service site, the park focuses on essential amenities for self-sufficient RVers. Visitors will find vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water available throughout the campground loops. Each individual site is equipped with a gravel parking pad, a picnic table, and a fire ring for evening campfires. While there are no electric or water hookups available, the spacious sites provide ample room for those with solar capabilities or those who enjoy a traditional boondocking experience in the woods.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, most notably for the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, which features a boardwalk through unique high-altitude bogs. Anglers frequently visit to take advantage of the exceptional trout fishing found in the nearby backcountry waters. Additionally, the Falls of Hills Creek is located just a short drive away, offering a scenic hiking trail that leads visitors to three spectacular waterfalls tucked into a narrow, rocky ravine.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is ideal for travelers who value seclusion and natural beauty over modern resort luxuries. It is a perfect fit for trout fishers, hikers, and photographers looking to explore the West Virginia backcountry. Small to mid-sized RV owners who are comfortable without hookups will find this to be a rewarding rustic camping experience, offering a rare opportunity to unplug and enjoy the quiet solitude of the Monongahela National Forest.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
Marvin Hardy
In the middle of the Cranberry Wilderness and along Cranberry River. Base camp or parking for hiking up river. Also, mule and cart travel by outfitters takes place. Nice dog friendly campground for tents and trailers.
Tracy DeAtley
Great peaceful in the woods campground. Well maintained. We were there late July in a drought, so there was no fish and water low. Gravel Mountain Road, we towed a 20ft tow camper. A small class C is possible, but I don't see a class A on these roads. Roads can get tight. We arrived on Thursday to our surprise we had the camp to ourselves, Sat 5-6 tent camper showed up. 4 stars only because of road getting to camp. Pit toilet, pump water and dump station, picnic table, and fire pit. Clean and maintained. They did have flower patches for bees, butterflies and pollinators. Very pretty, bees were no issue for us at all, but be aware.
Vickie Lynn
Absolutely loved this place, great fishing, community and such friendly people. A nice place to go and unwind and get to know nature.
Susan Vernatter
Amazing! Natural, peaceful, beautiful, and great trout fishing!!!
Thomas Lichtenberg
Nice campground. Keep in mind there is no power and no cellular service here
David Guess
Absolutely gorgeous. Walked up and down the river lookin for fish. Took a ride in a cart pulled by a couple of mules. Stayed at a cool little campground nestled on the edge of the wood. Can't wait to go back.
Steven Compston
Secluded from civilization, , this Campground is well taken care of, extremely beautiful and sits right next to the soothing cranberry River. There's an access road that follows the river about 20 miles, only allowing foot travel, bicycles, and horses, no motorized vehicles. This allows for pristine, quiet fishing along this entire stretch of river.
pig lover
One of our most favorite places. Its like going home.
CHG (99Suburban6.5L)
Beautiful , camp site clean a fire ring for cooking, hand pump well for water. Deluxe outhouses.. and no cell service.....now that part was equally amazing. Fishing is decent too many people at camp ground when we went. Fish were small and we went after gold rush way to many golden trout still left in the fished out holes. Definitely had to get away from camp grounds to fish. Lots of hikingtwalking available. All in all had a great week. Reminder no hookups for campers just to let you know. Probably why it is still a good arrea to go!
Kristen Hughes
I've been camping here my entire life! I love the campground and everything about it! They have nice restroom facilities too and keep they pretty clean!