U.S. Forest Service · Monongahela National Forest · Marlinton, WV

Pocahontas Campground

With a convenient location just off State Route 92 this campground is great for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Two Lick Trailhead is located within the campground and providing easy and accessible access. Also each campsite is furnished with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern ring.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov8 sitesFrom $8 per nightPets okFires ok

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Meadow CreekAllegheny Trailhead - Bear BranchHiking opportunities near Pocahontas Campground include Two Lick, Laurel Creek, and Middle Mountain trails.
Photos courtesy of Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups8
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1Back-in61GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
2Back-in52GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
3Back-in42GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
4Back-in56GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
5Back-in77GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
6Back-in57GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
7Pull-through80GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard
8Back-in46GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesEach campsite is $8 per night

Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring, and lantern post. There is one vault toilet that serves the campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonApril to November
ForestMonongahela National Forest
BookingAll sites are non-reservable and operate under a first come, first served basis.
FeesCamping fee is $8.00 per site per night, payable at the camping self-service fee station.
RulesMaximum length of stay is 14 days. Check-out time is 2:00 p.m. Dogs are only permitted if on a leash.

Monongahela National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pocahontas Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.64 inches of precipitation, 8.0 inches of snowFebruary: 3.13 inches of precipitation, 7.0 inches of snowMarch: 4.31 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowApril: 4.30 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 4.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.22 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.59 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.14 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 3.35 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowDecember: 3.69 inches of precipitation, 4.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.6°F averageFebruary: 33.5°F averageMarch: 41.0°F averageApril: 51.5°F averageMay: 60.0°F averageJune: 67.6°F averageJuly: 71.1°F averageAugust: 69.7°F averageSeptember: 63.3°F averageOctober: 52.5°F averageNovember: 42.1°F averageDecember: 34.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Hot Springs, 10 miles from the campground at 2,244 feet, station USC00444128 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 25 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Marlinton take US Route 39 south east for 12 miles. Turn right (south) on State Route 92. Proceed two miles to Pocahontas Campground.

Nearest townMarlinton, West Virginia
Coordinates38.1029° N, 79.9673° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearHarmony Outdoors ↗10.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗15.9 mi
RV sales & serviceMT Joy RV ↗43.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Hiking and hunting within the Monongahela National Forest.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Two Lick Trail # 456
    4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Two Lick Bottom Trail # 457
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Middle Mountain Trail #608 ↗
    18 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Laurel Creek Trail # 466 ↗
    8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.9 mi
    Meadow Mountain #610
    4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.3 mi
    Allegheny Mountain Trail #611
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

This campground is located in a wooded setting.

Recreation

Area trails provide hiking and biking opportunities who do not want to venture far from camp. The trailhead for Two Lick Trail #456 and Two Lick Bottom Trail #457 is located the entrance of the campground. Only three miles from the campground is the Rimel Area Trailhead and Picnic Area. Visitors can access Laurel Creek Trail #466 and Middle Mountain Trail #608 from here.

Guidebooks for Monongahela National Forest and West Virginia

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  • Five-Star Trails: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest
    Johnny Molloy, 2022
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  • Camping Virginia and West Virginia
    Desiree Smith-Daughety, 2013
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  • Paddling Virginia and West Virginia
    Charli Kerns, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pocahontas Campground?

Sites at Pocahontas Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. All sites are non-reservable and operate under a first come, first served basis. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Pocahontas Campground?

Each campsite is $8 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pocahontas Campground?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Pocahontas Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April to November.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Pocahontas Campground have?

8 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Pocahontas Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pocahontas Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Pocahontas Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Maximum length of stay is 14 days.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Pocahontas Campground?

Area trails provide hiking and biking opportunities who do not want to venture far from camp. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Pocahontas Campground?

Marlinton, West Virginia. Hiking and hunting within the Monongahela National Forest.

Source: Getting there

What if Pocahontas Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Blowing Springs (5.1 mi, first-come), Lake Sherwood (7.1 mi), and Hidden Valley Campground (7.9 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby