Free Camping at Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area, Monongahela NF, WV

Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area is a free boondocking and primitive camping location in West Virginia. In this video, we visit the Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area located within the Monongahela National Forest in Tucker County, West Virginia. This free 14 day camping area has no facilities and trash is pack it out. I located no less than four RV friendly dispersed campsites at this location, several with spectacular views of the Cheat River. In addition, a small level dirt parking area is available adjacent to a flat forested area along the Cheat River. This location has several stone fire rings for walk-in tent camping. This area is also suitable for kayak launch. Hiking is available on the 287.81 mile north-south Allegheny Trail that passes through the Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area. Just follow the yellow blazes. Hiking maps for the trail are available through the West Virginia Scenic Trail Association which administers the trail. There is no AT&T or Verizon cellular service at this location. Generally, the paved public roads providing access to this camping location are narrow and are not big rig friendly. Grid coordinates are as follows: 39.0072040, -79.5490170
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[@StandAloneAdventures]

We are from Georgia and even though the video is 2yrs old this is a beautiful area. We are looking outside of our state for some areas such as this in the mountain areas. The Georgia mountains are beautiful and we must say that the videos of your beautiful state has made us decide to visit these areas. Thanks for sharing so much beauty with us. Frank and Lisa

[@Crageton]

Real nice campsite , spend a week there last week thanks to your video . There is more campsite if you drive to the top of the mountain

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Appreciate the additional information. Thanks.

[@alanosborne1947]

Thank You so much for finding these hidden gems! I'm in North Carolina and these are not far from me. I recently purchased an 8.5 X 18 ft. cargo trailer that is being built as I type this. I hope to pick it up first week of June and then begin transforming it into my ideal camper. I will start camping in it as soon as I get my basic insulation,wiring with a/c installed and build it as I go along. The areas you found will be perfect for my rig. My TV is a 2007 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab RWD. I recently retired and looking forward to seeing all this country has to offer keep up the good work and awesome video's! Thanks Again....Alan Osborne Apex,NC

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

You’ll be able to go to all these dispersed camping locations in your 18 ft cargo trailer.

[@sarahperkins2108]

Absolutely beautiful. ☺

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Thank you! 😊

[@hilariaswisher448]

We just stayed in GN5 thanks to your video. It really is an amazing site!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

So cool! Would love to see a photo. Please consider visiting the Community tab on our KZbin Channel to post a photo. Thanks for watching!

[@hilariaswisher448]

@@LivingOurDreamNow I would love to, but it doesn't look like I can create a comment in the community tab, I can only reply to one.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

I guess I'm still learning the ins and outs of KZbin. Here is a link to my Facebook Page: facebook.com/LivingOurDreamNow

[@hilariaswisher448]

@@LivingOurDreamNow I had to research it myself! I just posted two photos on your Facebook page 😁

[@f-bomboverlanders4459]

I was wondering if i could get gps coordinates for this area please. I would be forever grateful!

[@kosycat1]

hope its open in the winter! Thank you for sharing.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

I hope so too! I don't believe the forest service closes these sites in the winter. If you find otherwise, please let me know. Thanks for watching!

[@debcecotti8273]

Thanks, I’ll be heading that way.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

The campsite on the right before crossing the bridge is sweet. Try snagging that one. Activate the notification bell so you don't miss our next video. I'll have several more videos on camping in West Virginia publishing this summer. Lou

[@Ray-cv6gc]

Looks like purple lizard map shows these dispersed camping sites. Headed that way at the end of the month.

[@jefferybyard8429]

The Yellow blazing is for the Allegheny Trail, West Virginia's long distance trail 300+ plus miles

[@Optimisticchris]

I am so glad I found your vids LODN! Is this on Richford Road 26 ? Thank you Sir.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Chris -- The grid coordinates for this free camping location are in the video description. It is at the intersection of Richford Road (County Road 26) and Gladwin Road (County Road 35/15. Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.

[@samuelp.roffman8279]

I was camping at that same spot next to the bridge last august and unfortunately a large chunk actually had collapsed, probably a good golf cart size chunk on the right size

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

That sure is a sweet spot. Thanks for the update. Lou

[@wvevie7612]

I'm wondering how you came in or rather, what is the best way in. Coming down from Parsons on 72 and onto 26 or down from Davis or even up from Harmon? I'd appreciate how you all got there? Thanks for posting. These sites look beautiful.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

WV Route 32 to WV Route 72 to County Road 35/16 (Jenningston Rd.) You'll avoid the steep. narrow, winding portion of WV Route 72 using this approach.

[@brianlowe4321]

Another question....what would this stream fall under in accordance to trout stocking? (Which river)

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

At the first part of the Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area that I show in the first part of the video the water is the Dry Fork of the Cheat River. In the latter part of the video where I show the bridge, this water is the Cheat River. Look at Gladwin, WV in Google Maps and you'll see how these waters converge.

[@brianlowe4321]

Thank you very much!!! Appreciate the quick response!

[@TheRikkymunoz]

Can you park a jeep closer to the river?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Not really, the campsites by the river are as close as possible without going over an embankment.

[@kangaroo4527]

Are there any Real secluded areas there? And how much is by a River? I'm looking for a good place.

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Check out my Abes Run Road video and the companion video how to find free dispersed camping in the national forest. The latter was filmed at Abes Run Road. Thanks for watching! Lou

[@kosycat1]

Wonder how that bridge hasn't been swept away yet!

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

I believe this is a low water bridge and that water is intended to flow over the bridge during high water events.

[@timkirby4648]

That bridge was there 30 years ago. It has withstood the test of time

[@inkram]

Can I get a 30’ 5th wheel down the road leading to the campground?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

The access roads are narrow in places making two vehicles passing each other a challenge. Personally, I would not take any size fifth wheel on these narrow county roads.

[@inkram]

Thank you for the heads up!

[@KingDarkAngels20]

So it's free to camp at this right because I live in West Virginia and hammock a hammock tent and I know they say it's usually limited to 14 days at a spot but the question is how long can you camp at that place could it be long-term is the question it's like camp for 14 days and talk to the neighbors camping there's next to you and be like hey neighbor let's trade spots since we have to move on our 14th day

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

The camping limit is a maximum of 14 days. You may contact the Monongalia National Forest to determine the length of time you must wait before returning for another overnight stay. I believe that out period is 28 days.

[@TheRikkymunoz]

any chance you can share the map coordinates

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Grid coordinates for this free dispersed camping location are within the written video description on KZbin. Just verified same. Lou

[@danfitzwater1229]

Would you happen to have directions or coordinates to gladwin

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

In the video description on KZbin and repeated here for your immediate reference: Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area is a free boondocking and primitive camping location in West Virginia. In this video, we visit the Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area located within the Monongahela National Forest in Tucker County, West Virginia. This free 14 day camping area has no facilities and trash is pack it out. I located no less than four RV friendly dispersed campsites at this location, several with spectacular views of the Cheat River. In addition, a small level dirt parking area is available adjacent to a flat forested area along the Cheat River. This location has several stone fire rings for walk-in tent camping. This area is also suitable for kayak launch. Hiking is available on the 287.81 mile north-south Allegheny Trail that passes through the Gladwin Dispersed Camping Area. Just follow the yellow blazes. Hiking maps for the trail are available through the West Virginia Scenic Trail Association which administers the trail. There is no AT&T or Verizon cellular service at this location. Generally, the paved public roads providing access to this camping location are narrow and are not big rig friendly. Grid coordinates are as follows: 39.0072040, -79.5490170

[@danfitzwater1229]

@@LivingOurDreamNow thank you your videos are the best very helpful

[@gregmueller24]

Could I get a teardrop back along the river?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

A tear drop camper would be perfect for these campsites. Thanks for watching! Lou

[@brianlowe4321]

I have a 25ft camper... would it make it through?

[@LivingOurDreamNow]

Yep, Your 25 ft camper will work, just take it slow on the county roads.