Island Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-April through November. First-come, first-served only, no reservations.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 2 at 2:54PM EST until March 3 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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
Island Campground is a primitive campground in the Monongahela National Forest that attracts anglers seeking access to Long Run and the East Fork of the Greenbrier River. The campground's remote location and streamside setting make it a peaceful base for fishing and exploring the surrounding wilderness. Hikers can access the East Fork Trail #365, an 8-mile trail with difficult terrain, directly from the campground. For those seeking a shorter day hike, the Smoke Camp Trail #324 is nearby at 1.8 miles in length. The campground features basic amenities typical of primitive Forest Service sites, with vault toilets but no potable water or other facilities. Located approximately 5 miles northeast of Bartow, West Virginia, Island Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The campground's primitive nature and limited facilities mean campers should come prepared with their own water and camping supplies.
Directions
From Bartow, WV, take US Route 250S for approximately 3 miles. Take a left on Route 28. Campground is on the left after approximately 3 more miles.
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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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 636-1800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Island Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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