Island Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-April through November. First-come, first-served only, no reservations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:27PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 6:37PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero early Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could abruptly reduce visibility at times into Tuesday.
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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