Island Campground

Bartow, West Virginia

About

The Monongahela National Forest is a recreation destination and major tourism attraction. The extensive backwoods road and trail system is available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. There are many miles of railroad grades that are a link in the recreation use of the forest. Recreation ranges from self-reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The national importance of the recreation resource of the Monongahela has been recognized through the designation of the Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, the first NRA in the Forest Service, National Scenic Byway status for the Highland Scenic Highway, and eight Wilderness Areas. The forest offers various developed recreation sites, including campgrounds, picnic areas, and observation towers, which are scheduled to open in the spring of 2026, subject to local weather conditions.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites

Local Attractions

• Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
• Highland Scenic Highway
• Wilderness Areas