Williams River Campsites
Monongahela National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Richwood, WV, WV
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
There are 30 separate, rustic campsites located along Williams River Road, designated as Forest Roads 86 and 216. Many of these sites are close to the river, and are very popular with anglers. These campsites, as well as Tea Creek and Day Run Campgrounds, are the only places camping is permitted along Williams River.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Williams River Campsites offers 29 rustic tent sites along the scenic Williams River, highly popular with anglers. Google reviews rate it 5/5, with campers praising the great riverside locations.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, Black-throated Green Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, American Beaver, Common Garter Snake
Insider tips for Williams River Campsites: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Sites are scattered along Williams River Road from Three Forks upstream; proximity to river varies Fishing is the primary draw; these are among the only authorized camping spots on Williams River
Skip Williams River Campsites if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Williams River Campsites: May-October — Campground operates May through October; toilets are closed in winter.
Nearby campgrounds: Tea Creek Campground (Marlinton, WV), Red Oak Fire Lookout (Richwood, WV), Cranberry Campground (Richwood , WV), Cranberry Mountain Nature Center Group Picnic Shelter (Richwood, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Williams River Campsites
Cell signal at Williams River Campsites (Richwood, 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.
There are 30 separate, rustic campsites located along Williams River Road, designated as Forest Roads 86 and 216. Many of these sites are close to the river, and are very popular with anglers. These campsites, as well as Tea Creek and Day Run Campgrounds, are the only places camping is permitted along Williams River.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Sites are scattered along Williams River Road from Three Forks upstream; proximity to river varies
Fishing is the primary draw; these are among the only authorized camping spots on Williams River
Campground operates May through October; toilets are closed in winter
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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