Dispersed Camping in Grant County, West Virginia
Showing 24 locations in Grant County.
Big Bend Campground
A premier developed campground in Smoke Hole Canyon adjacent to the South Branch of the Potomac River, featuring paved sites, hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station.
Big Bend Road Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities located along Big Bend Road in the Monongahela National Forest, positioned conveniently near the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks area. Provides peaceful wooded settings during the warmer months.
Blackbird Knob Wilderness Campsite
A primitive, walk-in wilderness campsite nestled in the scenic meadows of the Dolly Sods Wilderness area, accessible via the Blackbird Knob trail network.
Cold Springs Hollow Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Cold Springs Hollow in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Dolly Sods North Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located in the scenic highlands of Monongahela National Forest near Dolly Sods. Quiet, secluded camping amidst beautiful mountain terrain, accessible via rougher forest roads.
Dolly Sods Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor along Dolly Sods Road / Public Road 75. Note that roadside dispersed vehicle camping is strictly prohibited within the official boundaries of the Dolly Sods Scenic Area and Dolly Sods Wilderness. However, several primitive roadside pull-offs are available on adjacent standard Monongahela National Forest land just outside these boundaries. This zone provides gorgeous forested settings but offers no amenities.
Dolly Sods Wilderness Campsite B
A scenic backcountry site located near the trailheads of the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
Dolly Sods Wilderness Campsite C
A backcountry campsite situated amongst unique scenic shrublands.
Dolly Sods Wilderness Campsite D
A quiet backcountry site situated off the trail network near Forest Road 75.
Forest Road 75 - Dolly Sods Corridor
This stunning corridor runs along the eastern edge of the Dolly Sods Wilderness, showcasing magnificent views of wind-swept plains and rocky ridges. Please note that roadside vehicle camping is strictly prohibited within 300 feet of Forest Road 75 and Forest Road 19, meaning camping is restricted to designated backcountry trail sites or official campgrounds.
Forest Route Dispersed Spot
Dispersed campsite tucked off the main forest route. Peaceful and secluded.
Harman Knob Dispersed Spot
Quiet dispersed site near Harman Knob. Rough and gravel road access.
High Ridge Dispersed Camping (FR 690)
Primitive forest service camping options situated along High Ridge Road in the scenic Monongahela National Forest. Rigs will find peaceful settings tucked into dense woods with seasonal road access.
Jess Judy Campground
Jess Judy Campground is a developed USFS campground situated along the South Branch Potomac River, offering scenic, primitive walk-in and drive-in sites with fire rings.
Jess Judy Group Campground
A group-only developed campground along the Potomac River with reservable sites, perfect for larger gatherings. Vault toilets are available; drinking water must be sourced from nearby Big Bend Campground.
Jordan Run Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Jordan Run Road within the Monongahela National Forest, offering quiet forested sites.
Laneville North Fork Dispersed Camping
Scenic forest road camping providing outstanding access to the Dolly Sods Wilderness trailheads. The surrounding woods are lush and quiet, making this an ideal basecamp for hikers.
Mays Mountain Road Dispersed
A peaceful forest road corridor offering rustic dispersed camping options within the national forest.
Milam Road Dispersed
Quiet, dispersed camping opportunities situated along Milam Road in a peaceful forest setting.
P-burg Administrative Site Corridor
A quiet gravel corridor within the Monongahela National Forest. This area offers standard national forest dispersed camping opportunities along a well-graded administrative road. It is highly accessible for most vehicle types and serves as a peaceful forested retreat.
Red Creek Campground
A primitive, small developed campground situated on top of the Allegheny Plateau within the Dolly Sods Scenic Area. Featuring 12 rustic, numbered sites, it serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring local wilderness trails. The unique high-altitude plant communities here resemble ecosystems typically found in Northern Canada.
Ridge Line Dispersed Spot
Scenic dispersed site along the ridge line with great territorial views.
Roaring Plains Dispersed
Dispersed camping area along Roaring Plains road within Monongahela National Forest, offering seasonal access near scenic trails.
Rocky Knob Dispersed Spot
Dispersed campsite situated on National Forest land near Rocky Knob. Rough road access.