Mile 78.5 Campsite

Overview

There are trees for 1 hammock. The site has river access. There’s a small clearing that is off trail where 2 more hammocks could be hung, but you’re trampling plants at that point. Horses are not allowed.

Operator

Campground

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

1 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Mile 78.5 Campsite, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Greenbrier River Trail Cass TrailheadTrailhead · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cheat Mountain Ridge TrailHike · 3.6 mi long · 2.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Snowshoe Resort.

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• 6000 Steps TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 3.4 mi from camp

  A trail climbing about 26 ft, maintained by Snowshoe Resort.

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• Bail Out TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 3.7 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Snowshoe Resort.

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• Fire Tower TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Shavers Lake TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 4.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Scenic sights

• Thomas MountainPeak · 3,369 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Peters MountainPeak · 3,291 ft · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Snowshoe Fire TowerViewpoint · 3.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Bail Out Trail.

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• Observatory OverlookViewpoint · 7.0 mi from campShow on map
• High Falls of CheatWaterfall · 8.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoe MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 4.8 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Snowshoe Mountain Resort.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.