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

Williams River Campsites

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.

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typical Williams River CampsiteFee Station at Williams River CampsiteWilliams RiverWilliams River Campsite 30
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups29
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

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1Back-in50GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
2Back-in75GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
3Back-in13GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
4Back-in32GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
5Back-in32GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
6Back-in86GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
8Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
9Back-in63GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
10Pull-through89GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2YesStandard
11Back-in80GravelPartialNo / –8 / 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
FeesSingle sites $10; Double Sites $20

Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring, and lantern post. Vautl toilets are spaced along the river corridor.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Williams River Campsites20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.42 inches of precipitation, 16.0 inches of snowFebruary: 2.99 inches of precipitation, 17.2 inches of snowMarch: 4.09 inches of precipitation, 13.9 inches of snowApril: 3.81 inches of precipitation, 2.5 inches of snowMay: 4.87 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 3.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.86 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowNovember: 2.92 inches of precipitation, 4.3 inches of snowDecember: 3.67 inches of precipitation, 12.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.2°F averageFebruary: 29.0°F averageMarch: 36.3°F averageApril: 47.4°F averageMay: 56.4°F averageJune: 63.5°F averageJuly: 66.9°F averageAugust: 65.7°F averageSeptember: 59.6°F averageOctober: 49.2°F averageNovember: 38.4°F averageDecember: 30.4°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bartow 1S, 7 miles from the recreation area point at 3,025 feet, station USC00460509 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 67 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Nearest townRichwood, West Virginia
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 38.55° N, 79.90° W. Call the office before you drive.

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Natural features

Williams River is adjacent to each campsite.

Recreation

Fishing

Nearby

Williams RIver, Cranberry Wilderness, and Highland Scenic Highway.

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 Williams River Campsites?

Sites at Williams River Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Williams River Campsites?

Single sites $10; Double Sites $20

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Williams River Campsites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Williams River Campsites have?

29 sites, including 29 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Williams River Campsites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Williams River Campsites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Williams River Campsites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Williams River Campsites?

Richwood, West Virginia. Williams RIver, Cranberry Wilderness, and Highland Scenic Highway.

Source: Getting there