Pocahontas Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground closed September 2, 2025, and typically reopens in early June.
Flood Watch issued March 3 at 10:39AM EST until March 4 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, 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, Wayne, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Isolated flash flooding is also possible. 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected in the watch area through Wednesday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Located just off State Route 92 in Pocahontas County, Pocahontas Campground is a small primitive campground within the Monongahela National Forest. The campground offers 8 nonelectric sites in a wooded setting, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. A single vault toilet serves the campground. The campground's main attraction is its direct access to the Two Lick Trail system. The trailhead for Two Lick Trail #456 and Two Lick Bottom Trail #457 is located at the campground entrance, making it ideal for hikers and mountain bikers who want easy access to trails. Just three miles away is the Rimel Area Trailhead and Picnic Area, providing access to Laurel Creek Trail #466 and Middle Mountain Trail #608. This campground is suitable for tents and small RVs, though no hookups are available. The site is located within the Rimel Wildlife Management Area, offering opportunities for hunting during appropriate seasons. Visitors should be bear aware and properly store all food in approved containers or locked vehicles.
Directions
From Marlinton take US Route 39 southeast for 12 miles. Turn right (south) on State Route 92. Proceed two miles to Pocahontas Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 799-4334 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Pocahontas Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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