Day Run Campground

Campground · West Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Rimel Wildlife Management Area (Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access

2,318 ft
Elevation

Located just off the Highland Scenic Highway this small developed campground is a perfect getaway for fisherman and hikers. Many of the 12 camping sites boarder the upper scenic Williams River and  the campground is within walking distance of many popular trails. Each site is equipped with a wooden picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. Several campsites also have a tent pad, although all sites are suitable for tent or trailer camping.

The facts

  • Season: April – end of November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

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.

38.21522, -80.08069 · 38°12'54.8"N 80°4'50.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F364049606875787772625040
Low °F161824334351565548352520
Precip in3.63.24.14.04.83.94.43.93.52.93.03.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Day Run Campground

Can you reserve a site at Day Run Campground?
No. Day Run Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Day Run Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Day Run Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Camping fee is $8.00 per site per night, payable at the camping self-service fee station.

Restrictions:

  • Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
  • Dogs are permitted if on a leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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