Can you reserve a site at Pocahontas Campground?

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

Pocahontas Campground

Campground · West Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

2,491 ft
Elevation

With a convenient location just off State Route 92 this campground is great for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Two Lick Trailhead is located within the campground and providing easy and accessible access. Also each campsite is furnished with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern ring.

The facts

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

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Getting there

From Marlinton take US Route 39 south east for 12 miles. Turn right (south) on State Route 92. Proceed two miles to Pocahontas Campground.

38.10295, -79.96728 · 38°6'10.6"N 79°58'2.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	52	64	72	79	82	80	74	64	53	43
Low °F	22	23	30	39	48	56	60	59	53	41	31	25
Precip in	3.6	3.1	4.3	4.3	4.7	4.3	4.2	3.6	4.1	3.1	3.4	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.3 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 Pocahontas Campground

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

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Pocahontas Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Pocahontas 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.
Check-out time is 2:00 p.m.
Dogs are only 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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