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Big Rock Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
5[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Sites with electric
0[3]

Big Rock is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia[4]. Recreation.gov lists 5 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists all 5 sites as standard nonelectric, and all are drive-in[1][5]. It shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[3]. The listing describes a small, wooded campground next to the Cranberry River, with a hand pump for water, a vault toilet and trash receptacles[6]. Recreation.gov gives a maximum of 8 people at most sites[7]. Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 2:00 PM, according to Recreation.gov[8][9]. Campfires are listed as allowed at all 5 sites with this detail, though fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 5
Site types[1] 5 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[3] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 4:00 PM
Check-out[9] 2:00 PM
People per site[7] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Big Rock campground cost?
Recreation.gov lists $10 for single sites and $20 for double sites[12]. Fees can change, so confirm before you book.
Can I bring my dog to Big Rock?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 5 campsites with this detail[11].
Does Big Rock have hookups?
Recreation.gov shows 0 of 5 campsites with electric, water or sewer hookups[3].
Are campfires allowed at Big Rock?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 5 sites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
Can I reserve a site at Big Rock?
Yes, Big Rock can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 5 overnight campsites at Big Rock: 5 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Big Rock can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Hookups at Big Rock per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 5 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Big Rock is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Big Rock: Drive-In 5 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Big Rock. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Big Rock: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Big Rock on Recreation.gov: 4:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Big Rock on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Rock: yes at all 5 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Rock: yes at all 5 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Fee information on Recreation.gov: $10 for single sites; $20 for double sites Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.