Robert W Craig
ROBERT W CRAIG
Part of Jennings Randolph Lake
Overview
The Robert W. Craig Campground is located off West Virginia State Highway Route 46, five miles from Elk Garden, West Virginia. The campground is located very close to Jennings Randolph Lake which provides many recreational opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking, scenic overlooks and fishing.The resident bald eagles have been breeding at Jennings Randolph Lake for over 10 years. Bring binoculars for the opportunity to spot an eagle's nest.
Facilities
The pavilion includes a 30' by 40' canopy to protect you from the weather and is equipped with lights, electrical outlets, running water and approximately nine picnic tables. A handicap accessible portable toilet is also located nearby.
There is a shower house and full bathroom located in the front loop of the campground, as well as a bathroom with no showers located at the back loop of the campground. The electric sites offer up to 50 AMP service and there is a water fill-up station located near the entrance station after you check into the campground. Before you leave, there is also a dump station available for you to empty the sewage tank of your camper.
Natural Features
The lake spans 952 acres in the rugged hills of West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains.The pavilion is located inside of the Robert W. Craig Campground in a nice grassy field where your group can be semi-isolated for a nice reunion or picnic away from the rest of the campground.
Recreation
During your stay at the campground, enjoy playing a game of horse shoes or hiking the Sunset Trail, High Timber Trail or the 3D Archery Trail. There is also a playground, sandbox, and a swing set available for kids to play on. Located behind the Campground Store, the Kalbaugh Pond appeals to anglers for its stocked largemouth and small mouth bass, blue gill, and catfish.At the pavilion, shoot some hoops on the basketball court or play a game of horse shoes. Birders will love the Songbird Trail and the High Timber Trail provides 28 varieties of labeled tree species. With the trailhead adjacent to the pavilion, visitors can try out the new 3D Archery Range.
Hiking trails can be accessed from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
A short mile away from the campground is the North Branch of the Potomac River, renowned as one of the finest trout fisheries on the East Coast.The river is also an excellent location for whitewater rafting.
The city of Cumberland, with pleasant cobblestone pedestrian streets and boutique shops, makes for a nice visit.
Important Notices
- The pavilion will be available from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on the date of reservation.
- The pavilion must be vacated by 8:00 p.m.
- One person shall be designated as the event leader and as such is responsible for the actions of the attendees and is responsible for insuring the conditions listed in the permit are adhered to during and after the event.
If you plan on arriving after 10 p.m., please call the Entrance Station by 8:00p.m. at (304) 355-8000 to confirm your reservation with the Park Attendants and receive the gate combination to enter the campground. If no one answers the phone, please leave a voicemail stating what site you have reserved and we will return your call.
- No campground drive-thrus on holiday weekends.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Two camping units are permitted at each site, with the second one being a tent.
Available Activities
- OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE - Concessions
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- WATER SPORTS - Whitewater Rafting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
<b>From Cumberland, MD: </b> Take US 220 south to US 50W, go west to WV 42N, go north to WV 46E. Follow the signs to the Robert W. Craig Campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 304-355-2346
PO BOX 247ELK GARDEN, WV 26717-0247
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 059, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site RWCC Pavilion, Loop PAVILION, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 006, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 064, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 068, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 067, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop FRON, Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop BACK, Type Standard Electric
