Open April through late October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Access roads may become impassable during flash flooding; monitor conditions and expect delays until waters recede.
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
Jess Judy Group Campground is located on the western banks of the South Branch of the Potomac River within the Monongahela National Forest's Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. The campground offers three tent-only group sites, each capable of hosting up to 40 people, making it well-suited for scout troops, family reunions, or club outings. Each site includes fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern posts, with four single-unit vault toilets serving the area. The surrounding Smoke Hole Canyon provides excellent opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and hiking. Thirty miles of maintained trails are accessible nearby, with mountain biking permitted on most of them. The North Fork Mountain Trail is particularly recommended for hikers and backpackers. The region features beautiful old-growth forests that become vibrant with color in fall. Campers should note there is no potable water at Jess Judy; water can be obtained at Big Bend Campground. The maximum stay is 14 days, and sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Access roads are subject to flash flooding.
Directions
Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, WV, for 8 miles. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 2 miles. Jess Judy Campground will be on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Monongahela.Potomac@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 358-3253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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