Camping:

Bishop Knob Campground

Description:

Bishop Knob Campground is centrally located to explore the largest wilderness and backcountry area in WV.  Access to both the Cranberry and Williams Rivers for fishing, swimming and whitewater as well as the Cranberry Backcountry for miles of hiking trails is perfect for the active camper.  The campground is located just off of Forest Road 101. There are 60 semi-primitive campsites here with vault toilets and hand pumps for water.  The sites are first come, first served.  

Directions:

Bishop Knob Campground is located near Richwood in southeastern WV (See google directions below).  

Activities:

Backpacking, Hiking, Sight Seeing (waterfall, overlooks), Swimming Holes, Mountain Biking, Whitewater.  

Address:

One mile east of Richwood on Rt 39/55

Gauley Ranger District. 932 North Fork Cherry Road. Richwood, WV 26261

Phone/Email:

304-846-2695 (Voice & TDD), 304-636-1800 – Mon. National Forest

Web resources:

Mon. National Forest web site

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