Monongahela National Forest has what are known as “developed-dispersed” campsites available free of charge in several areas across the Forest. In general, these sites are not as developed as traditional campgrounds, but may include some amenities such as bathrooms or fire rings.

They are available on a first-come, first serve bases, and are free to use. For more details you can call the forest office numbers listed below.

Cheat-Potomac Ranger District (304-257-4488 or 304-478-2000):

• Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping (County Route 29)
• Lower Glady Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 162)
• Canaan Loop Road (Forest Road 13)

Dispersed camping areas on Greenbrier Ranger District (304-456-3335) in the Bartow area:

• Little River Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 17)
• Mower Tract (Forest Roads 227 and 235)
• Stonecoal Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 209)
• West Fork Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 44)

Dispersed camping areas on the Gauley Ranger District (304-846-2695) in the Richwood area:

• Bear Run Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 223)
• Third Bridge and North Bend Dispersed Camping (State Route 55)
• North Bend Dispersed Camping (State Route 55, adjacent to North Bend Picnic Area)

Monongahela National Forest Map

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