Kumbrabow State Forest RV & Campground Guide
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Kumbrabow State Forest, atop Rich Mountain in the Eastern Allegheny Mountains, is rife with history as early colonists avoided the peak of the mountain as it was too high to be of use as farmland. Then during the Civil War, the mountain was the site of one of the first armed campaigns. Today, the entire peak of the mountain is a state forest covering 9,474 acres. Hiking trails run through a forest of black cherry and red spruce crowded so close in some places as to make progress through them impossible. Mill Creek runs down the mountain slopes, pooling here and there, surrounded by thick patches of rhododendron and mountain laurel. Wildlife abounds here, and fishing among the pools sitting beneath waterfalls draws hikers and anglers from the nearby community of Huttonsville, WV, and more distant urban areas like Lewisburg and Charleston, WV.
Spring 26-68 F
Summer 53-78 F
Fall 28-72 F
Winter 17-39 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Kumbrabow State Forest
An RV allows you to explore an area rich in views, fishing, hunting and hiking trails, and knowing that you are returning to a comfortable RV after a whole day of activity encourages you to expend more energy and time on your adventures. You can find the perfect RV rental for your West Virginia vacation with RVshare.
Mill Creek Campground
Mill Creek Campground is the only RV camping facility located in Kumbrabow State Forest. The campground offers 13 short primitive RV campsites and one large campsite that can accommodate an RV up to 60 feet in length. Mill Creek Campground is as primitive as it gets as far as RV camping is concerned. The sites are spaced with enough foliage between the RVs to create a sense of privacy. Though the sites can accommodate any slide-outs your RV may feature, vehicles longer than 25 feet will find only one campsite at this park. Firewood is available for purchase.
Water hookup: No
Electric hookup: No
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables
Fee: $17 per night
Camp Pioneer
Located 12 miles northeast of Mill Creek Campground in the Kumbrabow State Forest lies Camp Pioneer. The facility serves as a 4-H campground during specific dates but is generally open to the public. With 57 established large RV campsites, this campground offers plenty of room for any camper. The camp allows primitive camping almost anywhere else on the 97 acres of farmland on which it sits. Located near the ranch house headquarters is a basketball/volleyball court, an ADA accessible walking trail and a playground. Fully stocked fishing ponds are spaced throughout the 97 acres. These fishing ponds are open to campers with a stringent catch-and-release policy.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Restrooms with flush toilets, warm showers, fire rings, picnic tables, dump station
Fee: $15 to $25 per night
Pegasus Farm Campground
Just 18 miles north of Mill Creek Campground is Pegasus Farm Campground, a privately owned RV facility. As the name indicates, the RV campgrounds are located on former farmland. Pegasus Farm offers 20 RV campsites, one of which is pull-through. The sites have gravel pads with a spacious lawn on which you can spread out. With six restrooms and bathhouses, there are plenty of facilities for any event that may take place here. The campground is closed during the winter months, but it provides a quiet rest far from any highway noise when it is open.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Restrooms with flush toilets, warm showers, fire rings, picnic tables, dump station, laundry facility
Fee: $40 per night
What to Do at
Kumbrabow State Forest
Inside Kumbrabow State Forest
Kumbrabow State Forest offers a rich panorama of activities, the favorite of which is hiking and biking. With 12.5 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult, this forest provides views from pathways and overlooks that challenge the imagination. Licensed hunters use these trails to access elusive game such as deer, bear, turkey, ruffed grouse and bobcat during the appropriate seasons. The shade created by the dense canopy makes a perfect habitat for the native brook trout found in Mill Creek. State forest personnel maintain a geocaching game with two cache sites that are moved every week to challenge visitors looking for a valuable prize.
How to Get to
Kumbrabow State Forest
The quickest route to Kumbrabow State Forest from Charleston, WV, the state’s capital, is to get onto Interstate 64 West (I-64 W) and drive for 0.29 miles. Take the right ramp to get onto Interstate 77 North (I-77 N) and go for 1.89 miles. Keep right at Exit 104, and get on Interstate 79 North (I-79 N). Stay on I-79 N for 97.84 miles. At Exit 99, turn right to get onto United States Highway 33 East (US-33 E). Go 31.45 miles on US 33 E, and then turn right onto West Virginia Route 92 South (WV-92 S). Travel WV-92 S for 23 miles until you get to Huttonsville. Turn left on Main Street. Kumbrabow State Forest is 0.4 miles ahead.
Entering Kumbrabow State Forest
Kumbrabow State Forest is a day-use area open from April to the first week in December during the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Kumbrabow State Forest Entry fee : $0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kumbrabow State Forest
Kumbrabow State Forest promises exceptional views of the towering mountains and lush valleys in the summer. Bring along plenty of water and sunscreen to tackle the forest's eight beautiful nature trails.
Summers in this region tend to be warm or hot with persistent humidity. Winters are generally chilly but colder in higher elevations. Precipitation is constant all year long, with most rain falling between spring and summer.
The local species in and around Kumbrabow State Forest include timber rattlesnakes, wild pigs, opossums, black bears, deer, rabbits, coyotes, shrews and chipmunks. Watch the trees for screech owls, wrens, crows, hummingbirds and great blue herons.
There is only one RV campsite available at Kumbrabow State Forest. Like the primitive sites, this spot comes with picnic tables and fire pits. It can also accommodate rigs up to 60 feet long.
Dogs and cats are permitted when they're in good health and vaccinated. Make sure your pet has an up-to-date identification card. They should be kept in your control whether you're in the campground or walking the trails.