Forest Service campground

Williams River Campsites

Forest Service campground in Monongahela National Forest, Nicholas County, West Virginia. In the Richwood area.

Managed by: Forest Service Monongahela National Forest
Sites: 29 29 standard non-electric
Hookups: None listed
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Nicholas County

Overview

There are 30 separate, rustic campsites located along 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 Williams River. Toilets are closed in winter.

Campsites are scattered along the Williams River Road, from the Three Forks area upstream to a point near the river's headwaters.

Recreation

Fishing

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring, and lantern post. Vautl toilets are spaced along the river corridor.

Natural Features

Williams River is adjacent to each campsite.

Nearby Attractions

Williams RIver, Cranberry Wilderness, and Highland Scenic Highway.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

fishing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Richwood and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.