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Otter Creek Wilderness
7 mi south of Parsons, WV · No signal at camp
About Otter Creek Wilderness
Otter Creek Wilderness is 20,698 acres in size. The Otter Creek Wilderness lies in a bowl formed by Shavers Mountain and McGowan Mountain. Most of the streams flow north into Otter Creek. Vegetation consists of second-growth timber, rhododendron, and a variety of mosses and lichens. Elevations range from 1,800 feet at the mouth of Otter Creek to 3,900 feet on McGowan Mountain. Otter Creek Wilderness has 45 miles of trails, many of which follow old railroad grades, logging roads, or farm roads. Few bridges are provided at creek crossings and some streams may be difficult to cross during high water events. Trails are neither signed nor blazed, although rock cairns are sometimes provided in areas that may appear confusing. Deadfall trees are not cut out of the trails unless going around them will cause unacceptable environmental impacts. Trails can be muddy and wet so be prepared to get…
- Managed by: USFS - Monongahela National Forest
- Where: 7 mi south of Parsons, WV · 38.9971, -79.6458
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Run Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Otter Creek Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 11.8 mi |
| Possession Camp | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Green Mountain Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Turkey Run Trail | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Mylius Trail | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.1 mi
Propane: 12.9 mi
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