War Ridge/backus Mountain Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water supply. There are no toilets at this location.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:48PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northeast, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong east to southeasterly wind field aloft associated with the remnants of Isaias will move over the region into Sunday. Interaction with the higher terrain will help to transport these higher wind speeds to the surface in a sporadic fashion. The strongest winds will be observed along ridgelines and areas favored for enhanced downslope flow.
About
War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground provides a quieter alternative to the river-adjacent campgrounds in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Located on a ridgetop near Backus Mountain in Fayette County, West Virginia, this primitive campground offers 8 drive-in sites that accommodate tents, small RVs, and campers. Only vehicles under 25 feet in total length are recommended due to site and road conditions. As a primitive campground, War Ridge has minimal facilities. There is no potable water, electricity, or hookups available, so campers must bring their own water supply. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Campers should use existing fire rings only and burn dead wood found on the ground. Bear-proof trash receptacles are provided. Camping is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Sites are limited to 8 people and 4 pets maximum, with pets required to be leashed at all times. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM, and checkout is at noon. Camping is limited to 14 days per 28-day period across all park campgrounds.
Directions
From Beckley, take Highway 41 to McCreery, cross the river, and continue towards Danese. Turn right onto Backus Mountain Road, drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at the gravel road (SR 22/7). The campground is on your right approximately 0.5 mile off Backus Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| neri_interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 465-0508 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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