Big Rock
Campground · West Virginia · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
Overview
Small, wooded 5 unit campground adjacent to the Cranberry River.
Located on Forest Road 76, approximately 7 miles north of Richwood, WV.
Recreation
Fishing is allowed in the adjacent Cranberry River. A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest Stamp a Conservation stamp, and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.
Facilities
Hand pump for water, vault toilet, trash receptacles. At each campsite you will find paved spur, picnic tables, lantern post, and fire ring.
Natural Features
Near the Cranberry River.
Nearby Attractions
Cranberry River, Cranberry Wilderness, and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
Site types
- 5 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
5 campsites at Big Rock
Check-in 04:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Richwood travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 6 miles north on Forest Road 76.
Fees and stay limits
$10 for single sites; $20 for double sites
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Big Rock
- Can you reserve a site at Big Rock?
- Yes, Big Rock is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Big Rock have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Big Rock?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Big Rock.
- Does Big Rock have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Big Rock?
- Campfires are allowed at Big Rock. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 304-846-2695
- Email SM.FS.MongahelaNF@usda.gov.
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments