Williams River Rua Sites D2
Open seasonally from mid-March through end of November. Vault toilets are closed during winter months. First-come, first-served with a 14-day maximum stay limit.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:47PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday 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... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Williams River Site D2 is part of a string of 30 primitive campsites distributed along Williams River Road in the Monongahela National Forest. The sites sit close to the river and are highly popular with anglers. Each campsite includes a parking spur, picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern post, and waste receptacle. Some sites also have tent pads. Vault toilets are spaced along the river corridor. The campground provides easy access to the Tea Creek area and Cranberry Wilderness, offering over 100 miles of hiking and backpacking trails. Site D2 specifically features a 75-foot gravel driveway with back-in access and can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. Bear activity in the area requires proper food storage in approved containers or locked vehicles. These are the only places camping is permitted along Williams River, aside from the nearby Tea Creek and Day Run Campgrounds. The area is administered jointly by the Gauley and Marlinton Ranger Districts.
Directions
From Cowen, West Virginia, follow State Route 46 to the start of Williams River Road (Forest Road 86). The first campsites begin about 10 miles upstream from Cowen. Sites continue along the river up to the Highland Scenic Highway bridge (State Route 150) and beyond, where Williams River Road becomes Forest Road 216.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 846-2695 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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