Description: This small campground
includes 12 rustic campsites located along the scenic upper Williams
River.
Location: Located on Forest
Road 86 via the Highland
Scenic Highway (State
Route 150), 4 miles south of the Williams River Bridge turnoff.
Directions:
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.
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. Vault (pit) toilets and one hand pump well are located
in the campground. There are no electric or water hook-ups.
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: The campground is located
within 4 miles of the Tea Creak Area
Fees: See Recreation Site Information.
Reservable - No.
Sites are on a first come, first served basis.
Notes:
Maximum
length of stay is 14 days.
There is no trash collection service. Please remove all liter.
More information
on this campground is available through the Marlinton Ranger District,
PO Box 210, Marlinton WV 24954 (304)799-4334.
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