USA
Dolly Sods Wilderness Red Creek Campground
Established Campground
Red Creek sits at 3,800 feet in the Dolly Sods plateau country, surrounded by windswept heath barrens and spruce forests that feel more like Canada than Appalachia. Eight primitive sites scattered along Red Creek with pit toilets, fire rings, and bear boxes. No water source on-site — pack what you need or filter from the creek. This is true backcountry camping with weather that changes fast.
Access via Forest Road 75 from Laneville — rough gravel for the last 8 miles but manageable in any high-clearance vehicle. Open year-round but brutal in winter. Sites are first-come first-served. Popular with hikers tackling the Dolly Sods circuit trails.
High plateau camping in legendary wilderness
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 457 William Avenue, Davis, West Virginia 26292 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Davis, West Virginia |
| Miles from pavement | 8 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 8 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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