Williams River Dispersed Campgrounds

Monongahela National Forest

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.

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.

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.