Jess Judy

Monongahela National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Cabins, WV, WV

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Jess Judy Group Campground is located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, about 1.5 miles south of Big Bend. Canoeing, fishing and hiking are popular activities. Jess Judy contains three reservable sites that will accommodate up to 40 people each.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Jess Judy offers three reservable group sites on the South Branch of the Potomac River with excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities. The 4.7/5 Google rating highlights beautiful river views, fire rings, and picnic tables in scenic surroundings.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Copperhead, and Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake) present in area. Also North American Porcupine, White-tailed Deer, and Northern Watersnake.

Insider tips for Jess Judy: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 reservable sites accommodating up to 40 people each Bring your own drinking water — no water available at the group campground despite listing No cellphone signal reported by campers; plan accordingly

Skip Jess Judy if: You need electric hookups — none available at this group campground. You need reliable cell service. You require on-site bathrooms — vault toilets only, no flush facilities.

Best time to visit Jess Judy: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Big Bend (Wv) (Cabins, WV), Seneca Shadows (Seneca Rocks, WV), Spruce Knob Lake (RIVERTON, WV), Brandywine Campground (Brandywine, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Jess Judy

Cell signal at Jess Judy (Cabins, 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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Cabins, WV, WV★ 4.6 (7 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Jess Judy Group Campground is located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, about 1.5 miles south of Big Bend. Canoeing, fishing and hiking are popular activities. Jess Judy contains three reservable sites that will accommodate up to 40 people each.

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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
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 electric hookups — none available at this group campground✕ You need reliable cell service✕ You require on-site bathrooms — vault toilets only, no flush facilities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 3 reservable sites accommodating up to 40 people each

Bring your own drinking water

no water available at the group campground despite listing

No cellphone signal reported by campers; plan accordingly

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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, Eastern Copperhead, and Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake) present in area. Also North American Porcupine, White-tailed Deer, and Northern Watersnake.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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304-358-3253· Monongahela National Forest
Getting there →

Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, WV, for 8 miles. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 2 miles. Jess Judy Campground will be on the right.

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Jess Judy cost per night?+
Jess Judy costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Jess Judy open?+
Jess Judy is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jess Judy have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Jess Judy?+
Jess Judy is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Jess Judy?+
Jess Judy 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 Jess Judy?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jess Judy is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jess Judy open, and what are check-in times?+
Jess Judy is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4.6 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Big Bend (Wv)

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From $15/night

Brandywine Campground

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From $20/night

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