Day Run Campground
Monongahela National Forest — riverside
Location: Marlinton, WV, WV
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located just off the Highland Scenic Highway this small developed campground is a perfect getaway for fisherman and hikers. Many of the 12 camping sites boarder the upper scenic Williams River and the campground is within walking distance of many popular trails. Each site is equipped with a wooden picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
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Small 12-site campground on the upper scenic Williams River perfect for fishing and hiking, with sites bordering the river and within walking distance of popular trails. Google reviewers praise it as a peaceful getaway away from crowds.
Wildlife alert: Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Scarlet Tanager, American Redstart, Brown Creeper, and Common Box Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Day Run Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Most sites lack hookups; bring a self-contained RV or plan to tent camp Many campsites border Williams River and are within walking distance of trails
Skip Day Run Campground if: You need electric, water, or sewage hookups. You prefer camping outside May-October. You want larger camping sites.
Best time to visit Day Run Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cranberry Mountain Nature Center Group Picnic Shelter (Richwood, WV), Pocahontas Campground (Marlinton, WV), Tea Creek Campground (Marlinton, WV), Williams River Campsites (Richwood, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Day Run Campground
Cell signal at Day Run Campground (Marlinton, WV): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Located just off the Highland Scenic Highway this small developed campground is a perfect getaway for fisherman and hikers. Many of the 12 camping sites boarder the upper scenic Williams River and the campground is within walking distance of many popular trails. Each site is equipped with a wooden picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Most sites lack hookups; bring a self-contained RV or plan to tent camp
Many campsites border Williams River and are within walking distance of trails
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Marlinton take US Route 219 north 7 miles to State Route 150, which is the Highland Scenic Highway. Turn left onto Route 150 and drive 9 miles to the Williams River Bridge turnoff, located on the left. Turn right at the stop sign onto Forest Road 86 and drive 3 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 216. Take a hard right onto Forest Road 216 and drive 1 mile to Day Run Campground.
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#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.
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