About this campground
Located along the Laurel Fork River between Laurel Fork North and South Wilderness areas, this primitive campground offers visitors a nice camping opportunity in the Middle Mountain area on the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps location. Day hiking and backpacking opportunities are available leaving from this campground as well through the Laurel Fork North and South Wilderness.
Getting there
From Elkins, WV: Follow Highway 33 east approximately 16 miles to Wymer. Turn south on the Middle Mountain road (Forest Road 14). Travel 11 miles to the junction of Forest Road 423. Take Forest Road 423 east for approximately 1 1/2 miles.
Activities
- CAMPING
- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Middle Mountain CabinsMonongahela National Forest5 mi
- Gatewood GroupMonongahela National Forest6 mi
- Spruce Knob LakeMonongahela National Forest10 mi
- Island CampgroundMonongahela National Forest11 mi
- Bear Heaven CampgroundMonongahela National Forest13 mi
- Stuart Recreation AreaMonongahela National Forest13 mi
Explore more West Virginia camping
Laurel Fork 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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