Cranberry Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from early April through the end of November.
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
Cranberry Campground is a popular semi-primitive campground situated along the Cranberry River in the Monongahela National Forest, providing direct access to the Cranberry Wilderness and backcountry. The campground features 28 single campsites and 2 double sites distributed across two loops, with each site equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and gravel parking spur. Most sites can accommodate trailers up to 40 feet in length. The campground experiences exceptionally high use during trout stocking periods from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again from September through October, when demand often exceeds available sites. During these peak times, campers may find alternative sites at the centrally located Bishop Knob Campground. The adjacent Cranberry River offers excellent trout fishing opportunities, though anglers must obtain a valid West Virginia State Fishing License along with National Forest, Conservation, and trout stamps. Amenities include two hand-pump water sources and three accessible vault toilets. No electricity is available, but generators are permitted between 6 am and 10 pm. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. A donation-based dump station is available on-site. The location provides easy access to hiking and backpacking trails in the adjacent Cranberry Wilderness, which was expanded by nearly 12,000 acres in 2009.
Directions
From Richwood travel one 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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 846-2695 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Cranberry Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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