Description: There are 30 separate, rustic campsites located along the Williams River Road, designated as Forest Roads 86 and 216. Many of these sites are close to the river, and are very popular with anglers. These campsites, as well as Tea Creek and Day Run Campgrounds, are the only places camping is permitted along the Williams River.

Location: These campsites are scattered along the Williams River Road, from the Three Forks area upstream to a point near the river's headwaters.

Directions: From Cowen, West Virginia, follow State Route 46 to the start of the Williams River Road, designated as Forest Road 86. The first campsites are about 10 miles upstream from Cowen. Nineteen campsites are located along the river up to the Highland Scenic Highway bridge (State Route 150). Ten campsites are scattered along the Williams River Road upstream from State Route 150. The Williams River road becomes Forest Road 216, about three miles from State Route 150.

Season: See Recreation Site Information.

Facilities: Each campsite has a parking spur, picnic table, fire ring with a grill, a waste receptacle and a lantern hanger. Several campsites also have a tent pad, although all sites are suitable for tent or trailer camping. Several vault (pit) toilets are provided along the Williams River Road.

Attractions:

Fishing: The Williams River is known for its great fishing. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources stocks catchable size trout in March, April, May and October. A state fishing license, National Forest stamp, and trout stamp are required.

Hiking: These campsites are located close to the Tea Creek Area and Cranberry Wilderness, which provides over 100 miles of hiking trails. Motorized off-road vehicles are not allowed on these trails.

Biking: Mountain biking is allowed on all hiking trails, as well as all forest roads. Bicycles are not permitted within the Cranberry Wilderness.

Hunting: The Williams River area is a popular destination for hunting. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on hunting licensing requirements.

Fees: See Recreation Site Information.

Reservable - No. Sites are on a first come, first served basis.

Notes:

Maximum length of stay is 14 days.

More information on this campground is available through the Marlinton Ranger District, PO Box 210, Marlinton WV 24954 (304)799-4334 or the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Rd., Richwood, WV 26261 (304)846-2695.