About this campground
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.
Getting there
From Marlinton take US Route 219 north 7 miles to State Route 150, which is the Highland Scenic Highway. Turn left onto Route 150 and drive 9 miles to the Williams River Bridge turnoff, located on the left. Turn right at the stop sign onto Forest Road 86 and drive 3 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 216. Take a hard right onto Forest Road 216 and drive 1 mile to Day Run Campground.
Activities
- CAMPING
- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Marlinton Ranger DistrictMonongahela National Forest6 mi
- Pocahontas CampgroundMonongahela National Forest10 mi
- Tea Creek CampgroundMonongahela National Forest12 mi
- Williams River SitesMonongahela National Forest12 mi
- Lake SherwoodMonongahela National Forest15 mi
- Gauley Ranger DistrictMonongahela National Forest19 mi
Explore more West Virginia camping
Day Run Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby West Virginia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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