Jess Judy Group Campground in Smoke Hole Canyon, West Virginia

Jess Judy Group Campground

Monongahela National Forest \ Potomac Ranger District

Jess Judy is a primitive campground with 3 group sites that each accommodate up to 40 people.  The campground lies on the banks of the South Branch Potomac River in Smoke Hole Canyon.  Campers enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and mountain biking in this lush forest area.

Picnic tables, fire rings, open fields, river access and accessible vault toilets are provided.  There is no drinking water available in the campground so please bring your own.  Jess Judy is a favorite for family reunions, scouts and church groups.  Find directions, current forest alerts, rates and availability and make your reservations up to a year in advance of your arrival through the following link:  Recreation.gov \ Jess Judy Group

Big Bend Campground, just north of Jess Judy, takes reservations for individual family camping.

In the spring the river is class I-II whitewater.  Follow the link to read more about exploring Smoke Hole Canyon on the West Virginia Web: Smoke Hole Canyon