The Monongahela National Forest’s opening dates for developed recreation sites are now available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/recreation. Local conditions can affect dates, please check the web often for updates.
Marlinton – White Sulphur Ranger District in the White Sulphur Springs area:
Anthony Creek Dispersed Camping (State Route 21/2) When Snow Free
Blue Bend Recreation Area
Campground Single Sites – 4/17
Campground Single Site W/elec. (15) – 4/17
Campground Double Site w/elec. (13) – 4/17
Large Picnic Pavilion – 75 people – 5/1
Small Picnic Pavilion – 25 people – 4/17
Blue Meadow Group Campground – 5/22
Hopkins Mountain Fireman’s Cabin – 4/10
Lake Sherwood Entrance Road Dispersed Camping (State Route 14) – When snow free
Lake Sherwood Recreation Area
Day fee (per day) 5/1
Day fee (season pass) 5/1
Group Camping – 50 people – 5/18
Meadow Creek Loop – Single Sites – 5/18
Cales Knoll Loop – Single Sites – 5/18
Pine Run Loop – Single Sites – 5/18
West Shore Loop – 4/17
Pavilion – 75 people – 5/18
Roadside camping, also called dispersed camping, is available in many areas of the Forest year-round. For more information about recreation facilities, contact the District Office near the location you would like to visit. Contact information is listed at our offices page.
Campground and picnic shelter reservations for some sites may be made at www.recreation.gov. Roadside camping, also called dispersed camping or boondocking, is available in many areas of the Forest year-round. For additional details on recreation opportunities and facilities, contact local offices: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/offices.
To ensure a safe visit, please remember that cell phone service is unreliable while in the Forest; please take a look at map options available: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/maps-guides. For other safety information to prepare for your trip visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/safety-ethics.
