Cranberry Campground
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A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again in the fall from September through October. During these high use times there are usually more campers waiting than there are sites available. During high use, the centrally located Bishop Knob Campground can usually accommodate campers when no sites are available along the Cranberry or Williams River Corridors. Recreation Trout fishing in the adjacent Cranberry River. Keep reading
A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest stamp, a Conservation stamp, and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements. Check state fishing regulations for special Cranberry River Fishing Areas. Facilities Cranberry campground has is comprised of 30 campsites in an open setting near the Cranberry River. There are vault toilets, trash receptacles and a hand pump for water. At each campsite you will find a gravel parking spur, picnic tables, lantern post, and fire ring. Natural Features The Cranberry River is within walking distance as is the Cranberry Wilderness. Nearby Attractions Cranberry River, Cranberry Wilderness, and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
The sites · 28
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | 20/ 21 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 22 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 23 | walk to | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 24 | walk to | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 25 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 26 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 27 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 28 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 29 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 30 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 31/ 32 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 33/ 34 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 35 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 36 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 37/ 38 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 39 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 40 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 41 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 42 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 43 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 44 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 45 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 46 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 47 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 48 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 49 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 50 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cranberry | 51 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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