Cranberry Campground

Monongahela National Forest — riverside

Location: Richwood , WV, WV

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$30 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again in the fall from September through October. During these high use times there are usually more campers waiting than there are sites available.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

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

Popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River with excellent fishing opportunities and well-maintained facilities. Campers praise it as a peaceful, clean retreat with friendly community atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, and Common Garter Snake present in area

Insider tips for Cranberry Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with consistently high demand during trout stocking months If sites are full during peak season, Bishop Knob Campground usually has availability nearby Gravel Mountain Road (Forest Road 76) is passable with small RVs; towed 20ft campers confirmed by campers High water levels in spring are better for river conditions than late summer drought

Skip Cranberry Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only. You want solitude during May-June or September-October — expect very high use and wait lists.

Best time to visit Cranberry Campground: May-June — Trout stocking season brings excellent fishing but very high use; expect long wait lists. September-October — Second trout stocking period with peak fishing; also experiences very high demand. July-August — Lower use period with smaller crowds; avoid drought conditions.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Cranberry Campground

Cell signal at Cranberry Campground (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 $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again in the fall from September through October. During these high use times there are usually more campers waiting than there are sites available.

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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 Rings
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 hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You prefer year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want solitude during May-June or September-October — expect very high use and wait lists

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with consistently high demand during trout stocking months

If sites are full during peak season, Bishop Knob Campground usually has availability nearby

Gravel Mountain Road (Forest Road 76) is passable with small RVs; towed 20ft campers confirmed by campers

High water levels in spring are better for river conditions than late summer drought

Best: May-June

Trout stocking season brings excellent fishing but very high use; expect long wait lists

Best: September-October

Second trout stocking period with peak fishing; also experiences very high demand

Best: July-August

Lower use period with smaller crowds; avoid drought conditions

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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, Timber Rattlesnake, and Common Garter Snake present in area

Location

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304-846-2695· Monongahela National Forest
Getting there →

From Richwood travel on mile east on State Route 39/55, then 12.5 miles north on Forest Road 76. From Dyer on State Route 46 take Forest Road 101 approximately 6 miles, then left onto Forest Road 76 for one mile.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Cranberry Campground cost per night?+
Cranberry Campground costs $15–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cranberry Campground open?+
Cranberry Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cranberry Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cranberry Campground?+
Cranberry Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cranberry Campground?+
Cranberry Campground 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 Cranberry Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cranberry Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cranberry Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Cranberry Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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