War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground
War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground is a national park campground in West Virginia.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.84526, -80.98518
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 3044650508
Amenities
- Cell reception (per NPS)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground
This is the only campground in the park that is not along the river. It is located on a ridgetop near Backus Mountain. There are 8 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. Only small (less than 25 feet) RVs or campers are recommended. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas Propane · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Ridge Campsite | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Glade Creek Campground | National park campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Glade Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Grandview Sandbar | National park campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Grandview Sandbar Campsite | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Grandview Playground Shelter | National park campground | 4.4 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.