About this campground
This primitive campground is a favorite among fisherman for being adjacent to Long Run and the East Fork of the Greenbrier River. For hikers, this campground is located close to the East Fork Trail #365. This is an 8 mile trail with some difficult terrain to traverse. Also close by is the shorter Smoke Camp Trail #324. It is 1.8 miles in length for those looking for more of a day hike. Island Campground is located approximately 5 miles north and east of Bartow, West Virginia.
Getting there
From Bartow, WV, take US Route 250S for approximately 3 miles. Take a left on Route 28. Campground is on the left after approximately 3 more miles.
Activities
- CAMPING
- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Middle Mountain CabinsMonongahela National Forest8 mi
- Laurel Fork CampgroundMonongahela National Forest11 mi
- Gatewood GroupMonongahela National Forest12 mi
- Spruce Knob LakeMonongahela National Forest16 mi
- Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation AreaMonongahela National Forest23 mi
- Bear Heaven CampgroundMonongahela National Forest24 mi
Explore more West Virginia camping
Island 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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