Monongahela National Forest West Virginia

Monongahela National Forest

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Monongahela National Forest, in the northcentral highlands of West Virginia, is a place where visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas, peaceful country …

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Jun 14, 2021
We spent the past weekend at Sherwood, and we felt more like criminals than relaxed campers by the time we left. We found out that our dog was not permitted at the swimming area when a forest serv… Full review by 988christyb
Mar 2, 2021
Great for camping and hiking. You can go fishing. Good view of mountains and trees. Lovely in Fall with the leaves changing colors but I would avoid it in winter! Full review by cherrydoll
Feb 17, 2021
Beautiful forest with amazing scenery. Plenty of views, creeks, and rocks. Lots of wildlife, tons of deer and turkeys. Gorgeous in the winter and roads were well maintained. Full review by Seven7777
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Burrowed in the sweeping highlands of West Virginia, this almost-mystical forest is sheathed in a tapestry of serpentine roads, rippling stre…
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Advice or suggestions for a short visit - just a couple of hours while in town...TIA
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Well, if that town is in the southern portion, visit the Cranberry Mountain Visitor Center. I've been there when hummingbirds at their feeders and they have a 45 boarded walkway over a …
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Well, if that town is in the southern portion, visit the Cranberry Mountain Visitor Center. I've been there when hummingbirds at their feeders and they have a 45 boarded walkway over a cranberry bog. You can see carnivorous plants - sundews among other more northern species. The Highland highway has some nice views if you take the hikes. Hill Creek falls near Richwood are pretty impressive but also a good walk.
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Answer by James T · Jun 26, 2017
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Hi. Question about backpacking in otter creek wilderness area. How well marked are the trails? I'm seeing people talking …
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Hi. Question about backpacking in otter creek wilderness area. How well marked are the trails? I'm seeing people talking about needing GPS to find turns, is this really necessary? Any other advice for a 3-4 day backpacking trip? (We will not be car camping, only backpacking)
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Abby ,my hubby n I live here and hike it , but one could get easily turned around , and the territory is immense. I'd say yes to a GPS. beautiful mt scenery !! We live here but I'm soo …
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Abby ,my hubby n I live here and hike it , but one could get easily turned around , and the territory is immense. I'd say yes to a GPS. beautiful mt scenery !! We live here but I'm soo partial to West Virginias beauty!! Have fun but camp prepared , it is def black bear territory. Blessings! Enjoy your adventures!!
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Can anyone tell me if there are fees for entering the park? I can't seem to find any information on it.
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No, there are no fees for entering Monongahela National Forest, and as the name suggests, it's not even a "national park" like say the Smokies. There are some campgrounds that do …
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No, there are no fees for entering Monongahela National Forest, and as the name suggests, it's not even a "national park" like say the Smokies. There are some campgrounds that do charge for a site, $24 for non-electric $26 for electric. (might as well get electric to charge up :^/)
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Answer by James T · May 14, 2016
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