Pocahontas Campground

Pocahontas Campground

Part of Monongahela National Forest

Overview

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.

Facilities

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

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.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking and hunting within the Monongahela National Forest. 

Important Notices

  • Be Bear Aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

  • No RV hookups are available

  • Limit 2 vehicles per campsite

  • For more information on Monongahela National Forest, click here https://www.fs.usda.gov/mnf 

  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/ 

Directions

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

Contact Information

Phone: 304-799-4334

1627 Cemetery Road
Marlinton, WV 24954

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Available Campsites