Red Creek Campground
Open April through December. First-come, first-served; no reservations. No potable water or restrooms available. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:32AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas, southwest Pennsylvania, including the following area, Greene, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * 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... - Additional rainfall through Tuesday night is expected to average from 1.0 to 1.5 inches across the watch area. However, there is the potential for isolated locations to receive an additional 2 to 3 inches. With the soil already saturated, such rain totals could create flash flooding conditions. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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