Bishop Knob Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground closed September 2, 2025 and typically reopens in early May. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:27PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Additional travel impacts possible on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 9:27PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Additional travel impacts possible on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.
About
Bishop Knob Campground is a 60-unit wooded, semi-primitive campground centrally located on a ridge-top between the Cranberry and Williams Rivers in the Monongahela National Forest. The campground features two loops with 48 single campsites and 6 double sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole, gravel parking spur, and activity area. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length, though no electric hookups or dump station are available on-site. The campground provides access to excellent trout fishing in the nearby Cranberry and Williams Rivers, requiring a valid West Virginia State Fishing License with National Forest, Conservation, and trout stamps. Nearby hiking opportunities include the Bishop Knob Trail (2.5 miles), Cranberry Ridge Trail (6.0 miles), and Adkins Rockhouse Trail (2.1 miles). Four accessible vault toilets serve the campground. Single sites are limited to one wheeled camping unit (motorhome or travel trailer), up to 8 people, and no more than 2 vehicles. Double sites accommodate up to 16 people. Dogs are permitted on leashes 6 feet or shorter. Maximum stay is 14 days with a 2:00 PM checkout time. The campground is located approximately 13 miles from Richwood, WV and 3 miles from Dyer, WV on Forest Road 101.
Directions
Located off Forest Road 101 in Webster County. From Richwood travel east on State Route 39/55 to Forest Road 76, travel for 6 miles north to Forest Road 81. Follow Forest Road 81 for 6 miles to Forest Road 101. From Dyer, go east on State Route 46 to Forest Road 101. Follow Forest Road 101 3 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 846-2695 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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