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

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

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.

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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.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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:✕ Need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites despite some sites having electric✕ Traveling November through April—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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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: 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

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tea Creek Campground cost per night?+
Tea Creek Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tea Creek Campground open?+
Tea Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tea Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tea Creek Campground?+
Tea Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tea Creek Campground?+
Tea Creek 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 Tea Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tea Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tea Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Tea Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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