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.
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.
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 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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