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Bishop Knob Campground

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A 60-unit wooded, semi-primitive campground centrally located on a ridge-top between the Cranberry and Williams Rivers in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. The campground offers fishing and hiking opportunities. (via official site)

Key facts

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round
ContactMonongahela National Forest Supervisor's Office, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches60
Campground typeWooded, semi-primitive

Activities & family

Recreation opportunitiesFishing, Hiking

Location & access

River settingRidge-top location between Cranberry and Williams Rivers

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Season opening (2026)May 18

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Capacity60

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🏞️ Attractions

Bishop Knob (954 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

0.5 km · ~6 min walkDirections ↗
Bishop Knob Recreation AreaParks & play

park in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America

0.5 km · ~6 min walkDirections ↗
Mills MountainSummits & peaks3.2 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Red Oak Knob (1,129 m)
Red Oak Knob (1,129 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in West Virginia, United States of America

4.9 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Cowen Town Park
Cowen Town ParkParks & play14.9 km · ~29 min driveDirections ↗
Rudolph FallsWaterfalls19.4 km · ~47 min driveDirections ↗
Cranberry Wildlife Management AreaParks & play28.1 km · ~88 min driveDirections ↗

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How many sites does Bishop Knob Campground have?

Bishop Knob Campground has around 60 pitches.

Who runs Bishop Knob Campground?

Bishop Knob Campground is operated by National Forest Service.

When is Bishop Knob Campground open?

Bishop Knob Campground is open year-round.

What languages are spoken at Bishop Knob Campground?

Staff at Bishop Knob Campground speak English.

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