Middle Mountain Cabins
Monongahela National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BARTOW, WV, WV
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening near a small pond and Camp Five Run, a hiking trail that leads into the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. The cabins are secluded and offer a quiet retreat for visitors. Rented as a single unit, Middle Mountain Cabins include a main cabin with a kitchen, and two historic sleeping cabins.
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, Firewood for Sale
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Middle Mountain Cabins offer a secluded retreat nestled near a small pond and Camp Five Run hiking trail leading into Laurel Fork South Wilderness. Google reviews average 4.7/5 stars, with campers praising the remote outdoor experience.
Wildlife alert: Snowshoe Hare, American Red Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, American Common Merganser, Palm Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and ring-necked snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Middle Mountain Cabins: Follow ranger department directions, not Google Maps, which may route through closed roads Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood available for sale on-site
Skip Middle Mountain Cabins if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available at most sites. Visiting outside May-October seasonal window. Sensitive to previous renter cleanliness issues.
Best time to visit Middle Mountain Cabins: May-October — Seasonal operations limited to May through October per verified campground data..
Nearby campgrounds: Gatewood Group (PETERSBURG, WV), Spruce Knob Lake (RIVERTON, WV), Stuart Recreation Area (PARSONS, WV), Seneca Shadows (Seneca Rocks, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Middle Mountain Cabins
Cell signal at Middle Mountain Cabins (BARTOW, 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 Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening near a small pond and Camp Five Run, a hiking trail that leads into the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. The cabins are secluded and offer a quiet retreat for visitors. Rented as a single unit, Middle Mountain Cabins include a main cabin with a kitchen, and two historic sleeping cabins.
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 entryFollow ranger department directions, not Google Maps, which may route through closed roads
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Firewood available for sale on-site
Seasonal operations limited to May through October per verified campground data.
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 →
From Elkins or Harman, drive east on State Route 33. Then turn south (right) on Forest Route 14 at Wymer (14.6 miles east of Elkins). Continue south for 18.2 miles to the entrance road to the cabins, which is marked by a sign. Open gated road with the combination provided by the Greenbrier Ranger District and proceed a quarter-mile to cabin site.
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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