US Forest ServiceFreeMonongahela National Forest
Monongahela Dispersed WV
Elkins, West Virginia, West Virginia4,108 ft🗓 May–Nov
About this site
Remote dispersed camping in Monongahela NF along Appalachian ridgelines. Spruce knob access, rare high-altitude camping in WV.
Peak season temperatures
72°F
Avg high
53°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Allegheny Mountain Dusky SalamanderLongnose DaceCandy DarterCheat Mountain Salamander
Activities
HikingBackpackingMountain BikingWildlife Viewing
Amenities
Fire RingRidgeline Access
Site types
TentCar CampBackpack
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Monongahela National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Nov
- Elevation
- 4,108 ft
- Peak temps
- 53°–72°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (28)
- Coordinates
- 38.6234, -79.8512
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