Big Draft Wilderness
Big Draft Wilderness is a 5,147-acre wilderness area in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It rises from about 1,780 to 3,118 ft. The nearest town is White Sulphur Springs, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
Big Draft Wilderness map
Big Draft Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Big Draft Wilderness is 10.
- White Sulphur Springs, WV is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Big Draft Wilderness is about 3,118 ft, and its lowest about 1,780 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Round Mountain, about 2,868 ft.
Who manages Big Draft Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5,147 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | White Sulphur Ranger District, 304-536-2144 |
Getting to Big Draft Wilderness
- White Sulphur Springs, WV is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Big Draft Wilderness
- Greenbrier River/Anthony Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 1,791 ft), at 37.8967, -80.3238
- South Boundary Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 2,305 ft), at 37.8751, -80.2756
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Big Draft Wilderness
- Round Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Campgrounds in and around Big Draft Wilderness
- Blue Bend Rec Area camping (right at the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
- Blue Meadow camping (0.7 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Big Draft Wilderness
- National forestBig Draft Wilderness lies inside Monongahela National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in West Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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