Laurel Fork Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens in April and typically operates through November. Winter road access may be limited by snow.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 12:48PM EST until February 11 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Snow and freezing drizzle expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, and ice accumulations of up to a few hundredths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
About
Laurel Fork Campground is a primitive, first-come, first-served campground situated along the scenic Laurel Fork River in the Middle Mountain area of Monongahela National Forest. Built on the site of a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp, this remote campground provides access to excellent wilderness hiking and backpacking in the adjacent Laurel Fork North and South Wilderness areas. The campground offers a rustic camping experience with basic amenities. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply, as no potable water is available on-site. The campground does not have restrooms or trash service, so visitors must practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all waste. Located in the high-elevation Beaver Dam Wildlife Management Area, Laurel Fork Campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the extensive trail system through the wilderness areas, including the popular Laurel River Trail that traverses approximately 17 miles along the Laurel Fork of the Cheat River. Access requires travel on forest roads, including Forest Road 14 and Forest Road 423.
Directions
From Elkins, WV: Follow Highway 33 east approximately 16 miles to Wymer. Turn south on the 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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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) 456-3335 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Laurel Fork Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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