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Cranberry River Campsites
FSU.S. Forest Service — Marlinton · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Monongahela National Forest |
| Location | Marlinton · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest |
| Sites | 14 public sites counted from the federal listing — 14 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 14 sites Water hookups at 0 of 14 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 14 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 14 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $10 single campsites; $20 double campsites |
| Check-in / out | In 04:00 PM · Out 02:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 14 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 304-846-2695 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Fourteen primitive and separately numbered campsites dispersed along a 5-mile section of the lower Cranberry River. Toilets closed as of November 30.
Campsites are number 6-19 along the Cranberry River between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground on Forest Road 76. Double sites available at sites 7 and 12.
Recreation Fishing in the Cranberry RIver, hiking in Cranberry Wilderness.
Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. Vault toilets are spaced along the river corridor.
Natural Features Campsites are located adjacent to the Cranberry River.
Nearby Attractions Cranberry RIver and Cranberry Wilderness.
Directions, from the listing
From Richwood travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6 1/2 miles north on Forest Road 76. Campsites are numbered 6-19 and dispersed along Forest Road 76.
Trip Card — Cranberry River Campsites
Marlinton · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Marlinton · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest |
| Fees | $10 single campsites; $20 double campsites |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 14 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10351773 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.