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Free camping
Campground · National Park Service Fees: War Ridge Campground: $0.00 Reservations: All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted. This is the only campground in the park that is not along the river. It is located on a ridgetop near Backus Mountain. There are 8 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. Only small (less than 25 feet) RVs or campers are recommended. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites or any parking area is strictly prohibited. Getting there: From Beckley, take Highway 41 to McCreery, cross the river, and continue towards Danese. Turn right onto Backus Mountain Road, drive approximately 1 1/2 miles and turn right at the gravel road (SR 22/7). The campground is on your right approximately 1/2 mile off Backus Road. Phone: (304) 465-0508 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259060 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS photo, Dave Bieri
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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