Laurel Fork Campground
Open for camping through November. Operating season runs April through November. No reservations accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served with on-site fee payment. No restrooms or potable water on site.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 2:11PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected to move through the area this evening through Monday morning. Locations that received heavy rain earlier in the day will be at greatest risk for additional flash flooding overnight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
About
Laurel Fork Campground sits along the banks of Laurel Fork River in the Middle Mountain area of Monongahela National Forest, occupying the historic grounds of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. This primitive facility offers a quiet, rustic experience between the Laurel Fork North and South Wilderness areas, making it an ideal basecamp for exploring the 18.5 miles of wilderness trails that often follow old railroad grades and logging roads. The campground is truly primitive with no restrooms or potable water available. Each campsite includes a parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, and lantern holder. Campers should be prepared to pack out all trash and bring sufficient water. The area is subject to occasional flooding due to its riverside location. Stock animals are not permitted in the campground.
Directions
From Elkins, WV: Follow Highway 33 east approximately 16 miles to Wymer. Turn south on Middle Mountain Road (Forest Road 14). Travel 11 miles to the junction of Forest Road 423. Take Forest Road 423 east for approximately 1.5 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 636-1800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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