U.S. Forest Service · Monongahela National Forest · WV

Day Run Campground

Williams River, Monongahela National ForestPhoto · Monongahela National Forest
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
12Sites

The place

Located just off the Highland Scenic Highway this small developed campground is a perfect getaway for fisherman and hikers. Many of the 12 camping sites boarder the upper scenic Williams River and the campground is within walking distance of many popular trails. Each site is equipped with a wooden picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. Several campsites also have a tent pad, although all sites are suitable for tent or trailer camping. Recreation Fishing and hunting are popular activities in the area. The campground stays busy during the spring fishing and gobbler season as well as in the fall. Keep reading

Day Run Campground is a good basecamp for trail users. Teacreek trail system and Cranberry Wilderness are nearby. Facilities Day Run offers a rustic camping experience. The campground consists of twelve individual sites, two vault toilets, trash service, and a hand water pump. There are no hookups for RVs, but small to midsize camping trailers will fit into most of the sites. Each campsite includdes a campfire ring, picnic table, and lantern post. The sites are partially shaded. Natural Features Day Run Campground is located along the upper Williams River and provides a peaceful location for fishing and enjoying the water with your family and friends. The section of the Williams near Day Run has a few scattered deep pools to test your skills at wily trout. It eventually flows towards Tea Creek to Cowen, where it joins the Gauley River. Nearby Attractions Day Run is located just off of the Highland Scenic Highway, a national scenic byway that extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton. Four scenic overlooks provide comfortable rest stops with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Highland Scenic Highway traverses the mountainous terrain of the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau, and rises from 2,325 feet in Richwood to more than 4,500 feet at Black Mountain. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (304) 799-4334.

The sites · 12

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Day Run1standard nonelectric
Day Run10standard nonelectric
Day Run11standard nonelectric
Day Run12standard nonelectric
Day Run2standard nonelectric
Day Run3standard nonelectric
Day Run4standard nonelectric
Day Run5standard nonelectric
Day Run6standard nonelectric
Day Run7standard nonelectric
Day Run8standard nonelectric
Day Run9standard nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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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Fees

Each campsite is$15 per night

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This campground sits in WV-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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