Can you reserve a site at Island Campground?

No. Island Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Island Campground

Campground · West Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Monongahela National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,990 ft
Elevation

This primitive campground is a favorite among fisherman for being adjacent to Long Run and the East Fork of the Greenbrier River.

For hikers, this campground is located close to the East Fork Trail #365. This is an 8 mile trail with some difficult terrain to traverse. Also close by is the shorter Smoke Camp Trail #324. It is 1.8 miles in length for those looking for more of a day hike.

Island Campground is located approximately 5 miles north and east of Bartow, West Virginia.

The facts

Season: Mid-April – November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

From Bartow, WV, take US Route 250S for approximately 3 miles. Take a left on Route 28. Campground is on the left after approximately 3 more miles.

38.57903, -79.70391 · 38°34'44.5"N 79°42'14.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	39	47	60	68	74	77	76	71	61	49	39
Low °F	17	19	26	35	45	53	56	55	48	37	28	22
Precip in	3.4	3.0	4.1	3.8	4.9	3.9	4.1	3.6	3.5	2.9	2.9	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 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 Island Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping fees are $10/night for each site. Fees are payable at the campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Spruce Knob Lake Campground 10.8 mi · Campground
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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