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 March 2 at 2:54PM EST until March 3 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, and Southeast Raleigh Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain is then expected to start mixing in by the afternoon and will continue into the evening. This mix is expected to become mostly freezing rain tonight into Tuesday morning. This time period is where a bulk of the ice accretions will occur resulting in the impacts listed.
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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