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Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227

Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227 is located in Monongahela National Forest, WV. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob, offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.

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Location

Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227 is located in West Virginia

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Coordinates

38.620772 N
79.930451 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reviewed Nov. 7, 2022

The most beautiful basin campsites

So instead of putting in 20+ reviews, I'm just going to lump them all into one. There are a lot of campsites along this road, many of which could fit an RV, but many of which have some rough roads that an RC or trailer might not do well on.

Each site has a clear marker put there by the Forest Service, something I haven't seen before, and plenty of signs asking to limit your stay to 14 days. Each site also has a campfire ring and is well spaced out from the next one, but not always from the road.

You are sort of in a valley/basin kind of area. There used to be a lot of spruce tree farming here so I think that is why it is so cleared out. It doesn't seem to be an active logging zone now though, so it's just peaceful and quiet. 

I have t-mobile and got zero service. I wouldn't expect any carrier to get any service out there though.

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  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227 by Jon N., November 7, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227 have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227 does not have wifi.