Cranberry Rua Campsites
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets close November 30 for the winter season. No advance reservations available.
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
Cranberry Rua Campsites, also called Cranberry River Sites, consists of 14 primitive, separately numbered campsites dispersed along a 5-mile section of the lower Cranberry River in the Gauley Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest. Sites are numbered 6-19 and located along Forest Road 76 between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground. Sites 7 and 12 are double sites that can accommodate larger groups. Each campsite features a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. Two vault toilets serve the corridor: one accessible vault toilet across from site 7 and another near sites 15-19 at Aldridge Branch. No potable water is available on-site, so campers must bring their own. The sites are situated adjacent to the Cranberry River, providing excellent access to trout fishing and the scenic river corridor. These first-come, first-served sites are popular with anglers and backpackers exploring the adjacent Cranberry Backcountry and Cranberry Wilderness areas. The campground operates on a 14-day maximum stay limit with a 2:00 p.m. checkout time. Vehicles must be parked on gravel or paved spurs. Food storage orders are in effect due to bear activity, requiring all food to be stored in approved containers or locked vehicles.
Directions
From Richwood, travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6.5 miles north on Forest Road 76. Campsites are numbered 6-19 and dispersed along Forest Road 76 between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry 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 | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 846-2695 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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