Red Creek Campground
Open April through December. First-come, first-served; no reservations. No potable water or restrooms available. Maximum stay is 14 days.
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…
Prairie Creek Bridge Closure
The bridge over Prairie Creek on the Blodgett Marsh Trail is currently closed due to damage creating hazardous conditions. Access to the Blodgett Marsh Trail via this entrance is closed until repairs can be made. You can access the Blodgett Marsh Trail by continuing north from this point down…
About
Red Creek Campground sits atop the Allegheny Plateau within the Dolly Sods Scenic Area, approximately 20 miles northwest of Petersburg, West Virginia. The high elevation creates a microclimate with vegetation more typical of Northern Canada than Appalachia, including sphagnum bogs, stunted red spruce, and expansive heath barrens. Flowering laurel, rhododendron, and azaleas bloom from May through June, while huckleberry picking draws visitors in July. Bird banding occurs in late summer and fall. The campground provides immediate access to Dolly Sods Wilderness, one of the most distinctive hiking destinations in the eastern United States. This is a primitive facility with no potable water or restrooms; campers should arrive fully self-sufficient. The maximum stay is 14 days, and no camping is allowed within 300 feet of Forest Road 75 unless within the designated campground. Stock animals are not permitted.
Directions
From Petersburg, WV, go south on US 28/55 to State Route 4 (Jordan Run Road). Follow SR 4 for one mile and turn left onto Forest Road 19. Follow FR 19 for 6 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 75. Follow FR 75 for 7 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $11 |
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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