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Big Rock

Monongahela National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Richwood, WV, WV

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Small, wooded 5 unit campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. Located on Forest Road 76, approximately 7 miles north of Richwood, WV. Fishing is allowed in the adjacent Cranberry River.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-rock to be notified when sites open up.

Small, wooded 5-site campground adjacent to the Cranberry River with fishing opportunities. Located in a scenic forest setting on Forest Road 76, approximately 7 miles north of Richwood, WV.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Timber Rattlesnake also documented within 8km radius.

Insider tips for Big Rock: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 5 sites A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required for fishing in the Cranberry River, along with a National Forest Stamp, Conservation stamp, and trout stamp Hand pump water available on site

Skip Big Rock if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal closure. You require modern facilities - vault toilets only.

Best time to visit Big Rock: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cranberry River Campsites (Marlinton, WV), Cranberry Campground (Richwood , WV), Summit Lake Campground (Richwood, WV), Red Oak Fire Lookout (Richwood, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Rock

Cell signal at Big Rock (Richwood, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Richwood, WV, WV★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Small, wooded 5 unit campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. Located on Forest Road 76, approximately 7 miles north of Richwood, WV. Fishing is allowed in the adjacent Cranberry River.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - no hookups available✕ You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal closure✕ You require modern facilities - vault toilets only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with only 5 sites

    A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required for fishing in the Cranberry River, along with a National Forest Stamp, Conservation stamp, and trout stamp

    Hand pump water available on site

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear present in area. Timber Rattlesnake also documented within 8km radius.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    304-846-2695· Monongahela National Forest
    SM.FS.MongahelaNF@usda.gov.
    Getting there →

    From Richwood travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6 miles north on Forest Road 76.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Monongahela National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Monongahela National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Big Rock cost per night?+
    Big Rock costs $10–$20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Big Rock open?+
    Big Rock is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Big Rock have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Big Rock?+
    Big Rock is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Big Rock?+
    Big Rock is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Big Rock?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Rock is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Big Rock open, and what are check-in times?+
    Big Rock is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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