Pocahontas Campground

Federal campground in Monongahela National Forest

Location: Marlinton, WV, WV

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

With a convenient location just off State Route 92 this campground is great for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Two Lick Trailhead is located within the campground and providing easy and accessible access. Also each campsite is furnished with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern ring.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

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

Pocahontas Campground offers exceptional value at $8/night with well-maintained sites featuring fire rings and picnic tables. The Two Lick Trailhead is located within the campground, providing easy access to hiking and biking opportunities for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Eastern Phoebe, Black-throated Green Warbler, Eastern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Northern Watersnake

Insider tips for Pocahontas Campground: Ask about senior passes — one camper paid only $4/night with a senior discount Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 tent sites and high demand Two Lick Trail #456 trailhead is at the campground entrance for convenient access

Skip Pocahontas Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October. You need amenities beyond basics — vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables only.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Blowing Springs (Warm Springs, VA), Lake Sherwood (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV), Hidden Valley Campground (Warm Springs, VA), Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (Warm Springs, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pocahontas Campground

Cell signal at Pocahontas Campground (Marlinton, 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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Marlinton, WV, WV★ 4 (0 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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With a convenient location just off State Route 92 this campground is great for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Two Lick Trailhead is located within the campground and providing easy and accessible access. Also each campsite is furnished with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern ring.

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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.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 hookups — no hookups available✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October✕ You need amenities beyond basics — vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Ask about senior passes

one camper paid only $4/night with a senior discount

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 8 tent sites and high demand

Two Lick Trail #456 trailhead is at the campground entrance for convenient access

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: White-tailed Deer, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Eastern Phoebe, Black-throated Green Warbler, Eastern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Northern Watersnake

Location

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304-799-4334· Monongahela National Forest
Getting there →

From Marlinton take US Route 39 south east for 12 miles. Turn right (south) on State Route 92. Proceed two miles to Pocahontas Campground.

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pocahontas Campground cost per night?+
Pocahontas Campground costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pocahontas Campground open?+
Pocahontas Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pocahontas Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pocahontas Campground?+
Pocahontas Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pocahontas Campground?+
Pocahontas Campground 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 Pocahontas Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pocahontas Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pocahontas Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Pocahontas Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●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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$8 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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