While most of Monongahela National Forest is open year-round, closing only when access roads are snow-covered, some developed campgrounds, picnic areas and both visitor centers are routinely closed from late fall through mid-spring. Closing dates for recreation sites on the Marlinton-White Sulphur Ranger District (304-799-4334) in the Marlinton area: <ul> <li>Day Run Campground - 11/30</li> <li>Highland Scenic Highway - Road closes when snow covered</li> <li>Pocahontas Campground - 11/30</li> <li>Rimel Picnic Area - 12/31</li> <li>Tea Creek Campground - 11/30</li> <li>Williams River Developed Dispersed Campsites (#19 to #30 - sites near and upstream of Tea Creek Campground) - Toilets are closed</li> </ul> Closing dates for recreation sites on the Marlinton-White Sulphur Ranger District (304-536-2144) in the White Sulphur Springs area: <ul> <li>Blue Bend Recreation Area - 11/30</li> <li>Blue Meadow Group Campground - closed</li> <li>Lake Sherwood - The lake is open year-round. Toilets close 11/2</li> <li>Lake Sherwood Recreation Area West Shore Loop - 11/2</li> <li>Lake Sherwood Recreation Area remaining campground loops - closed</li> <li>Lake Sherwood Recreation Area picnic area, picnic pavilion and swimming beach - closed</li> <li>Lake Sherwood Recreation Area boat ramp and trailhead - Open year-round</li> </ul> Roadside camping, also called dispersed camping, is available in many areas of the Forest year-round. Contact the Ranger District near the location you would like to visit for more information. A list of offices can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mnf/about-forest/offices. For more information about recreation sites visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/mnf/recreation.
