Williams River Sites
in Monongahela National Forest
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Williams River Sites
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. Toilets are closed in winter. Campsites are scattered along the Williams River Road, from the Three Forks area upstream to a point near the river’s headwaters.
Before you go
Season
mid-March – end of November
Fees
There are four bulletin boards and self-service stations located beside the toilets near Sites 5, 8, 11, and 20.
Restrictions
Maximum length of stay is 14 days. • Checkout time is 2 p.m. • Dogs are permitted if on a leash at all times. Leash must be 6 feet or shorter. Food storage order applies to pet food also. • Single site limit is one wheeled camping unit only, defined as motorhome or travel trailer; no more than 8 people; no more than 2 vehicles. Vehicle pulling camper or trailer is considered 1 of the 2 allowed vehicles. Tents must be contained within the campsite. • Vehicles must be parked on gravel or paved spur, not in the woods, grass or road. • Discharging and draining gray water and black water (sewage) onto National Forest Lands is illegal and punishable by fines under 36 CFR 261.11(c) and 36 CFR 261.11 (d). Dump station and water fill are available in Richwood at Four Seasons Outfitter and Adventure Sports. Dump stations are also available in Marlinton. Cranberry Campground has its own dump station that is donation based. • Please see bulletin boards for more information.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.