Coopers Rock State Forest, McCollum Campground, Bruceton, WV

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ABOUT COOPERS ROCK STATE FOREST: Although we have limited information about this area, we do know that the main draws, other than the incredible beauty of the State Forest, are hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and rock climbing. The State Forest encompasses 12,713 acres. There are at least 21 hiking and biking trails (38 miles), including two that emphasize skiing in the winter. There is a lake, Cheat Lake, and a river, Cheat River. Fishing is popular. There are parking areas at trailheads, a concession stand and gift shop, the Henry Clay Iron Furnace, picnic areas and picnic shelters/pavilions, restrooms, and scenic viewpoints/overlooks.

There are two campgrounds. Rhododendron Campground with tents-only campsites nestled in the forest. We don’t know how many campsites there are nor when this campground is open/closed. McCollum Campground was open when we visited during the first week in November. NOTE TO US: THIS CAMPGROUND DOES NOT ALLOW A TENT AND A CAMPING UNIT BOTH ON A CAMPSITE. We had site #15. It was not level and we barely got ourselves level enough to stay. Best campsites are: #20, 21, 25, 8, and 13. All have electric hook-ups. Water is available throughout the campground. There is one dump station. There is a playground (near site #15 and 17). The campground is lovely with beautiful trees. There is a shower and restrooms. We paid $66.60 for two nights including fees.

ANOTHER NOTE: The road to both campgrounds and through the State Forest is extremely narrow, dangerously so when approaching McCollum Campground. There are ditches on both sides of the narrow road and two RVs probably couldn’t go by each other in opposite directions – one car and our RV could BARELY pass each other safely.

The State Forest and campgrounds are off Route 68 between Bruceton Mills and Morgantown, West Virginia and are part of northern Monongalia County. Website: www.wvstateparks.com.

• 2021 – 11/5-11/7