Woodbine Picnic Area

Gauley Ranger District
HC 80, Box 117
Richwood, WV 26261
Phone: (304)846-2695.

From Richwood, West Virginia, travel one mile east on State Route 39/55, then 4 1/2 miles north on Forest Road 76. Turn left onto Forest Road 752 and travel 1/2 mile.

Formerly a Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Camp, this area on the Cranberry River is a popular picnic site for reunions and family gatherings.

Large, open grassy areas between the picnic shelters allows plenty of room for team sports. The nearby Cranberry River is popular for swimming in summer and trout fishing in spring. A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest stamp and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.

The season is from April 15th through October 15th. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Facilities include two large group picnic shelters are available. Each shelter contains 6 picnic tables and large grills. Numerous picnic tables and grills are dispersed throughout the picnic area. Six accessible vault toilets and two hand pumps for water are available.

There are no fees for use of the picnic area. Picnic sites are on a first come, first served basis. Camping is prohibited in the picnic area. Cranberry River adjacent to the picnic area has special fishing regulations posted. It is a class Q/handicapped and children's fishing area.

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