Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads
Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads is a place to camp in West Virginia. High spruce meadows and creeks with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Laurel Fork. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Storms roll in fast. Plan on carrying in drinking water. GPS: 38.814, -79.569.
About Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads
Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads is listed on Camping in the USA as a free dispersed camping area in West Virginia. Its listed GPS coordinates are 38.8140, -79.5690.
At Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads, access is rated moderate, overall difficulty is rated moderate and cell service is reported as poor.
No facilities or drinking water are listed for Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads, so arrive self-sufficient.
Within 50 miles there are 12 other listings in our directory (12 dispersed, 0 paid); the closest is Monongahela – Glady FR 162, about 8.8 miles away in a straight line.
Know before you go
- Dispersed sites are first-come, first-served: use an existing cleared spot and follow posted stay limits.
- Check the local land manager for fire restrictions, closures and permits before heading to Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads.
- Bring all drinking water, plus extra for cooking and cleanup.
- With poor cell service reported, download offline maps and leave your plans with someone.
- Roads may be rough: a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, especially after rain.
- If Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads is full, the nearest listed alternatives are Monongahela – Glady FR 162 and Bear Heaven.
Nearby free campsites
- Monongahela – Glady FR 162 – dispersed, West Virginia, about 8.8 mi
- Bear Heaven – dispersed, West Virginia, about 10 mi
- Big Bend – dispersed, West Virginia, about 18.6 mi
- Monongahela – Dolly Sods Lines – dispersed, West Virginia, about 21.1 mi
- Brandywine – dispersed, West Virginia, about 25 mi
- Camp Run – dispersed, West Virginia, about 25.3 mi
Frequently asked questions
Is Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads free?
Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads is listed as free dispersed camping. Confirm current regulations with the local land manager.
Where is Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads?
Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads is in West Virginia at GPS 38.8140, -79.5690. The nearest other listing is Monongahela – Glady FR 162 (about 8.8 miles).
Is there water at Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads?
No water source is listed, so plan to bring your own drinking water.
Is there cell service at Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads?
Cell service is reported as poor. Coverage varies by carrier.
Are there other campsites near Monongahela – Laurel Fork Backroads?
Yes. Our directory lists 12 other campsites within 50 miles, including Monongahela – Glady FR 162 (8.8 mi), Bear Heaven (10 mi) and Big Bend (18.6 mi).
Listing details can change; distances are straight-line. Confirm conditions before you go.