War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground
Prince, West Virginia · 2,530 ft · In New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,530 ft (771 m)2,530 ft771 m
- Land
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve 13
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Glade Creek Campground11 sites · Free1.9 mi
- Grandview Sandbar16 sites · Free3.8 mi
- Grandview Playground Shelter$90 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.4 mi
- Grandview Shelter 1$70 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.4 mi
- Grandview Shelter 4$75 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.4 mi
- Grandview Shelter 2$75 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.4 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Burnwood Group Campsite 17 mi · 1 single site
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About
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.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 6% chance of rain77°63°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 75% chance of rain73°64°
- FriRain Showers, 93% chance of rain68°38°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 19% chance of rain47°31°
- SunSunny58°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Shady Rest RV Park
RV Park · 5.6 mi · Shady Spring
Primitive Camping
Campground · 8.0 mi · Shady Spring
Little Beaver State Park Campground
State Park · 8.2 mi · Shady Spring
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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