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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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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

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

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    304-799-4334· Monongahela National Forest
    SM.FS.MongahelaNF@usda.gov.
    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 · 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.
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    $8 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Blowing Springs

    Warm Springs, VA

    From $20/night

    Lake Sherwood

    WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV

    From $20/night

    Hidden Valley Campground

    Warm Springs, VA

    From $15/night

    Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

    Warm Springs, VA

    From $16/night

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