Dispersed Camping in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Showing 56 locations in Pocahontas County.
Bear Branch Road Dispersed
A quiet and rustic dispersed camping area along Bear Branch Road inside the forest.
Beaver Lick Lookout Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping sites located along the Beaver Lick Lookout road corridor within the Monongahela National Forest, offering peace and solitude in a wooded environment.
Burns RV Campground
A convenient, level gravel RV park located right in Marlinton. Offers full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. The campground is within walking distance to local stores and restaurants, and adjacent to the river.
Buzzard Ridge Road Dispersed
Buzzard Ridge Road offers quiet, scenic dispersed camping along a forested ridge corridor within Monongahela National Forest.
Coles Run Road Dispersed
Coles Run is a gravel forest corridor in the Monongahela National Forest. It offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities with seasonal access typically restricted to autumn and early winter months.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Area
A vast cluster of remote, primitive backcountry hike-in campsites situated along the hiking trails of the Cranberry Wilderness and Backcountry areas within Monongahela National Forest.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 1
Primitive backcountry hike-in campsite situated deep within the Monongahela National Forest.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 13
Quiet primitive clearing positioned near the southern trail access.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 2
Remote hike-in clearing near forest trails, offering wilderness seclusion.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 3
Secluded backcountry site located alongside a forest hiking path.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 4
Quiet primitive clearing suitable for lightweight tents in the wilderness.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 5
Scenic hike-in camping option surrounded by dense forest canopy.
Cranberry Backcountry Hike-In Site 6
Peaceful trailside clearing tucked away under mature hardwoods.
Crooked Fork Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Crooked Fork Road within Monongahela National Forest. The gravel road winds through scenic Appalachian woodlands with pullouts suitable for camping.
Day Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Day Mountain Road in the Monongahela National Forest, offering quiet primitive roadside sites in a deep wooded setting.
Day Run Campground
A small, developed National Forest campground located along the scenic upper Williams River just off the Highland Scenic Highway. It features 12 designated campsites equipped with picnic tables, lantern posts, and fire rings, with excellent access to local hiking trails and trout fishing.
Day Run Campground
Small, rustic developed campground situated along the scenic upper Williams River within Monongahela National Forest. Features 12 campsites equipped with parking spurs, fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern hangers, with vault toilets and a hand pump on site.
Dogway South Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Dogway South Road (Public Road 232) in Monongahela National Forest. Several level gravel pull-offs exist along the first mile. Note that camping is strictly prohibited beyond the forest service gate located at the one-mile mark.
Douthat-Anthony Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Douthat-Anthony Road in Monongahela National Forest, offering standard primitive roadside pullouts.
Drywell Road
A quiet gravel road nestled within the Monongahela National Forest, offering dispersed camping. Access is highly seasonal, restricted to a short window in late autumn.
Friel Run B Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along Friel Run B Road in the Monongahela National Forest, nestled among scenic hills and nearby knobs.
Greenbrier River Dispersed Spot
A basic dispersed camping pull-off located near the historic town of Cass and the Greenbrier River Trail.
Greenbrier River Trail Cass Trailhead
A small public trailhead parking lot located across from the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. It serves as a staging area for the Greenbrier River Trail and offers convenient overnight parking with access to public restrooms and nearby dining options.
Greenbrier River Trail Mile 51.5 Campsite
A remote, non-motorized campsite situated along the scenic Greenbrier River Trail. Includes basic amenities like a tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring, offering an ideal resting point for hikers and cyclists.
Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 33.7 Campsite
A quiet walk-in or bicycle-only campsite situated directly on the banks of the Greenbrier River. The site features a couple of flat grassy tent pads, a fire ring, picnic tables, and a wooden shelter. Ideal for trail users seeking a primitive riverside stay.
Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 49.3
A beautiful trailside walk-in/bike-in campsite positioned right along the Greenbrier River. This non-motorized site provides basic amenities for trail users, including a tent pad, fire ring, and a nearby water pump.
Hearth's Hill Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet forest corridor within the Monongahela National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping spots alongside Hearth's Hill road.
Highland Scenic Highway Dispersed
Scenic pullouts and roadside spots suitable for dispersed camping along the Highland Scenic Highway corridor. The aggregate-surfaced road is well-graded, providing access to Monongahela National Forest lands.
Leatherwood Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping opportunities along Leatherwood Road within the Monongahela National Forest, surrounded by beautiful wooded scenery.
Left Fork Spice Run Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest road corridor offering dispersed camping pull-offs along the left fork of Spice Run. The area is highly seasonal with access restricted to late summer through winter.
Marlinton Dispersed Site A
A quiet, rustic dispersed camping spot in the forest near Marlinton. Offers a secluded clearing suitable for small vehicles.
Marlinton Dispersed Site B
A secluded forest pull-off ideal for quiet camping, located a short distance from Marlinton. Use existing established clearings.
Marlinton District, Monongahela National Forest
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Marlinton National Forest Dispersed Area
Dispersed forest campsites located in the scenic, wooded terrain of Monongahela National Forest near Marlinton. These sites offer quiet, rustic camping amidst dense forest cover.
Mill Run Campsite
A quiet, remote trailside campsite along the Greenbrier River Trail. It includes basic amenities like a picnic table and a fire ring, situated next to a beautiful rushing creek.
Monday Lick Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options found along the Monday Lick forest road corridor in Monongahela National Forest.
Monongahela National Forest - Purple Rhodo Road
A rustic National Forest corridor offering seasonal dispersed camping in the Monongahela National Forest.
Mountain Lick Run Road Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along Mountain Lick Run Road in a lush forest landscape.
Pocahontas Campground
A peaceful, primitive campground situated in Monongahela National Forest just off State Route 92. The facility offers basic sites equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern posts, along with a pit toilet and direct access to the Two Lick Trailhead.
Public Road 102 Dispersed
A quiet roadside dispersed camping pull-off located along Public Road 102 near the Cranberry Glades area.
Rimel Parking Area
A gravel parking turnout situated within the Monongahela National Forest, offering a convenient staging point near Pocahontas Campground.
Riverside Campground, Watoga State Park
Located inside Watoga State Park, this developed campground offers 50 sites with electric hookups along the Greenbrier River. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, and a central bathhouse with coin-operated laundry and dishwashing stations.
Seneca State Forest Campground
Shady developed sites nestled among rhododendron bushes and mature trees in Seneca State Forest. This campground offers well-spaced campsites providing excellent privacy and access to nearby hiking trails.
South Fork Cranberry Road Dispersed
A year-round forest road corridor providing quiet dispersed camping opportunities along the South Fork of the Cranberry River. It offers excellent access to the surrounding wilderness and botanical areas.
Spruce Flats Dispersed Area
A dispersed camping area located along Spruce Flats within the Monongahela National Forest, offering standard primitive forest service camping.
Stillhouse Run Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed roadside camping along Stillhouse Run Road in Monongahela National Forest. Peaceful wooded surroundings with easy access to the scenic river corridor.
Stilwell Park Campsite (Non-Motorized)
A scenic, walk-in or bike-in campsite located along the Greenbrier River and the Greenbrier River Trail. Features a picnic table, fire ring, and a three-sided shelter. Strictly no motorized vehicles are allowed; access is via the trail only.
Sugar Creek Mountain Backcountry Zone
A remote backcountry zone containing primitive, walk-in clearings ideal for quiet tent camping amidst deep forest.
Sugar Creek Mountain Hike-In Site
Secluded backcountry hike-in campsite situated near Sugar Creek Mountain in the Monongahela National Forest.
Sugar Creek Primitive Site A
A quiet, walk-in primitive tent camping spot located deep in the backcountry forest.
Sugar Creek Primitive Site B
A remote backcountry clearing offering complete seclusion for wilderness backpackers.
Sugar Creek Primitive Site C
A rustic, hike-in clearing situated near Sugar Creek Mountain for primitive tent camping.
Tea Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated at the confluence of the Williams River and Tea Creek. It features 28 rustic sites in a deep wooded environment, offering direct access to the Tea Creek Trail System.
Upper Williams Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Upper Williams road in the Monongahela National Forest, offering proximity to Big Spruce Knob and Black Mountain.
Waugh Road Dispersed
A peaceful roadside dispersed camping option along Waugh Road.
Whittaker Campground
A quiet developed campground located in a remote forested setting near Cass. It features full-hookup sites, hot showers, and standard restroom facilities, serving as an excellent base for local sightseeing. The access road is narrow and winding with tight clearances, requiring cautious driving.