Overview

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.

Facilities

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

Natural Features

Williams River is adjacent to each campsite. 

Recreation

Fishing

Nearby Attractions

Williams RIver, Cranberry Wilderness, and Highland Scenic Highway. 

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/ 

Notifications and Alerts

• The Monongahela National Forest has two major road construction projects scheduled for 2026. Recreation and transportation access impacts are projected. These projects are necessary to repair significant flood damage and restore safe access to key areas of the forest.

  Two major repair projects are scheduled for 2026:

  • Forest Road (FR) 76 Embankment Stabilization Project—Cranberry Area. This closure will affect the section of Forest Road 76 between the intersection with County Route 7/6 and the Woodbine area. No through traffic will be permitted during construction. Forest Visitors may access the recreation sites along the Cranberry River via Webster County Road 48 near Dyer, WV to Forest Road 101, to open portions of Forest Road 76.

  • Forest Road (FR) 86 Base Repair and Resurfacing Project—Williams River Area. Forest Road 86 provides access to the Williams River corridor, one of the Forest’s most popular recreation destinations and is used as a connector route to Marlinton for the communities of Dyer, Donaldson, Upperglade and Cowen. This project will repair road base failures and resurface the entire 18.4-mile length of FR 86, improving safety and long-term durability.

  Complete through traffic on FR 86 will not be allowed during the construction period.

  • Work will occur in seven separate sections to limit disruptions.

  • Each section will be closed while construction operations are underway.

  • Sections may close more than once depending on construction sequencing.

  Visitors are asked to respect all posted closures and avoid attempting to bypass the affected area. Updates will be shared on the Monongahela National Forest website and social media as new information becomes available. 

Available Activities

• Fishing - Fishing

Contact Information

Phone: 304-846-2695

Rental Options

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