LOWER GLADY DISPERSED CAMP SITE
Open — Open when snow-free, typically from spring through fall. Vault toilets open mid-April. No reservations or fees.
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
Lower Glady Dispersed Camp Site offers primitive camping along Forest Road 162 in the heart of Monongahela National Forest near Elkins, West Virginia. This free camping area consists of multiple dispersed campsites spread along a forested corridor, each equipped with fire rings for campfires. The campground provides a tranquil base for exploring the surrounding wilderness, with the Glady Fork of the Cheat River nearby for fishing and the eastern trailhead of the Mylius Trail offering connections to the extensive trail system in Otter Creek Wilderness. As a dispersed camping area, facilities are minimal but adequate for self-sufficient campers. Vault toilets are available seasonally, and campers must bring all their own supplies including water, firewood, and camping gear. The area operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations or fees. Pack-out practices are required as there is no trash service. The remote setting provides dark skies ideal for stargazing and a peaceful atmosphere for those seeking solitude in nature.
Directions
From the intersection of US 33 and County Road 12 (Gladwin Road) near Alpena, WV, take County Road 12 for approximately 5 miles to Forest Service Road 162. The dispersed camping area extends about two miles along this road, ending at the last campsite with a gravel parking lot.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 478-2000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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