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).