Cranberry Rua Campsites
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Vault toilets close November 30 for the winter season. No advance reservations accepted.
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…
Prairie Creek Bridge Closure
The bridge over Prairie Creek on the Blodgett Marsh Trail is currently closed due to damage creating hazardous conditions. Access to the Blodgett Marsh Trail via this entrance is closed until repairs can be made. You can access the Blodgett Marsh Trail by continuing north from this point down…
About
Cranberry River Campsites occupy a 5-mile stretch of Forest Road 76 between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground in the Gauley Ranger District. The 14 primitive sites (numbered 6-19) sit along the Cranberry River, known for excellent native brook trout fishing. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post, with double sites available at 7 and 12. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Two accessible vault toilets serve the corridor: one across from site 7 and another near sites 15-19 at Aldridge Branch. Campers must bring their own water as no potable source is available. Maximum stay is 14 days, and discharge of gray or black water is prohibited. The Cranberry Wilderness and Cranberry Glades Botanical Area are nearby, offering extensive hiking opportunities. The area sees heavy use during spring trout stocking season and again in fall.
Directions
From Richwood, travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6.5 miles north on Forest Road 76. Sites are dispersed along the road between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 846-2695 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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