Island Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-April through November. First-come, first-served only, no reservations.
Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 1:40AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 1:40AM EST until January 20 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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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