US Forest ServiceFreeMonongahela National Forest
Dolly Sods Wilderness WV
Petersburg, West Virginia, West Virginia2,976 ft🗓 May–Nov
About this site
Monongahela NF backcountry camping in Dolly Sods Wilderness. High plateau tundra, windswept boulders, rhododendron.
Peak season temperatures
75°F
Avg high
56°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Northern Coal SkinkAmerican Black BearEastern Savannah SparrowCommon Garter SnakeWehrle's Salamander
Activities
BackpackingHikingWildlife ViewingPhotography
Amenities
Bear BoxCreek AccessAlpine Bog
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Monongahela National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Nov
- Elevation
- 2,976 ft
- Peak temps
- 56°–75°F
- Rating
- 4.7 (54)
- Coordinates
- 38.9834, -79.3712
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