USDA Forest Service · West Virginia
Hawk Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service · West Virginia, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,417 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HAWK CAMPGROUND (NFSR WV347A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Wardensville, WV
About
US Forest Service campground. Hawk Campground sits nestled in the Alleghany Mountains surround by a spectacular nature setting. Experience an exciting hiking experience with easy access to the Tuscarora Trail right from the campground. In the fall, this inviting location offers hunters a secluded environment to stay overnight. Fall asleep to the mellow sounds of the trees gently swaying overhead and the simple harmony of nearby crickets. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 24° | -9° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 28° | 8° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 35° | 11° | 75° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 67° | 43° | 25° | 87° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 53° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 59° | 51° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 67° | 56° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 67° | 56° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 61° | 46° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 45° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 34° | 23° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 29° | 12° | 67° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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