Cranberry Campground
Open from early April through end of November. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Maximum stay is 14 days. High demand during trout stocking season (spring through June, September through October) often results in more campers than available sites.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:51PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected to move through the area overnight into Monday morning. Locations that received heavy rain earlier in the day will be at greatest risk for additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Interagency Passes
Interagency Passes are available for purchase at our Welcome Center Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. We recommend calling our front desk at 815-423-6370 prior to your arrival to make sure a qualified staff member is present to distribute passes.Our Welcome Center…
Henslow Trail Bridge Closures
Henslow Trail is rerouted onto Baseline Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., and South Patrol Rd. due to bridge closures. There is currently no timetable for the repairs to be completed. Please follow all signage and stay away from the bridges. Contact the Midewin NTP Visitor Center at 815-423-6370 with any…
About
Cranberry Campground is a popular semi-primitive campground in the Gauley Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest, situated adjacent to the Cranberry River and serving as the lower-gate entrance to the Cranberry Backcountry. The campground features 28 single sites and 2 double sites arranged in two loops, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and gravel parking spur. Facilities include four accessible vault toilets and two hand pumps providing potable water. Most sites can accommodate trailers up to 40 feet. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Single sites cost $10 per night and double sites $20 per night, with a maximum stay of 14 days. The adjacent Cranberry River offers excellent trout fishing, which drives heavy use during stocking seasons from early spring through June and again September through October. During peak periods, demand often exceeds available sites. Nearby Bishop Knob Campground can accommodate overflow campers when Cranberry is full.
Directions
From Richwood: Travel 1 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 turn left onto Forest Road 76 for 1 mile.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| 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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