War Ridge/Backus Mountain
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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Summary
This campground is located on a ridgetop, 1 1/2 miles away from the intersection of Backus Mountain Road and SR 22/7. It's a short drive from Beckley and offers 8 drive-in sites for tents or small RVs.
This is the only campground in the park that is not along the river. It is located on a ridgetop. From Beckley, take Highway 41 to McCreery, cross the river, and continue towards Danese. Turn right onto Backus Mountain Road, drive approximately 1 1/2 miles and turn right at the gravel road (SR 22/7). The campground is on your right approximately 1/2 mile off Backus Road. There are 8 drive-in sites for tents or small RVs.
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| Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
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Grandview Shelter 1
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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4.4mi | — |
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Grandview Shelter 4
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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4.4mi | — |
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Grandview Shelter 3
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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4.4mi | — |
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Grandview Shelter 2
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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4.4mi | — |
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Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
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15.7mi | — |
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Battle Run
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26.3mi | 93% |