Tea Creek Campground
Monongahela National Forest — riverside
Location: Marlinton, WV, WV
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tea Creek Campground is a spacious 28 sites campground is tucked away at the intersection of the Williams River and Tea Creek. This campground is a recreational hub of the area. There are four trailheads located within the campground and walking distance to most of the Tea Creek Trail System.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Tea Creek Campground is a spacious 28-site recreational hub at the intersection of Williams River and Tea Creek with four trailheads and access to the Tea Creek Trail System. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained trails, fishing access, and family-friendly atmosphere (4.7/5 rating from 83 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, American Beaver, Black-throated Green Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Woodland Jumping Mouse, Long-tailed Weasel, and Common Garter Snake documented in area
Insider tips for Tea Creek Campground: Arrive early on weekends—federal campground fills quickly and campers report needing to luck into spots Only one working water pump at entrance according to recent camper reports; plan water needs accordingly River access is approximately 3 minutes walk from campsites
Skip Tea Creek Campground if: Need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites despite some sites having electric. Traveling November through April—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Tea Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Williams River Campsites (Richwood, WV), Cranberry Mountain Nature Center Group Picnic Shelter (Richwood, WV), Red Oak Fire Lookout (Richwood, WV), Cranberry Campground (Richwood , WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tea Creek Campground
Cell signal at Tea Creek 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.
Tea Creek Campground is a spacious 28 sites campground is tucked away at the intersection of the Williams River and Tea Creek. This campground is a recreational hub of the area. There are four trailheads located within the campground and walking distance to most of the Tea Creek Trail System.
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 entryArrive early on weekends
federal campground fills quickly and campers report needing to luck into spots
Only one working water pump at entrance according to recent camper reports; plan water needs accordingly
River access is approximately 3 minutes walk from campsites
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
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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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