LOWER GLADY DISPERSED CAMP SITE
Open — Open when snow-free, typically from spring through fall. Vault toilets open mid-April. No reservations or fees.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 2 at 2:54PM EST until March 3 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain is then expected to start mixing in by the afternoon and will continue into the evening. This mix is expected to become mostly freezing rain tonight into Tuesday morning. This time period is where a bulk of the ice accretions will occur resulting in the impacts listed.
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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