Laurel Fork North Wilderness
Laurel Fork North Wilderness is a 6,048-acre wilderness area in Randolph County, West Virginia. It rises from about 2,885 to 3,743 ft. The nearest town is Whitmer, 3.8 miles away in a straight line.
Laurel Fork North Wilderness map
Laurel Fork North 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 Laurel Fork North Wilderness is 10.
- Whitmer, WV is the nearest town, 3.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Laurel Fork North Wilderness is about 3,743 ft, and its lowest about 2,885 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Laurel Fork North Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,048 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Greenbrier Ranger District, 304-456-3335 |
Getting to Laurel Fork North Wilderness
- Whitmer, WV is the nearest town, 3.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Laurel Fork North Wilderness
- Stone Camp Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,592 ft), at 38.7948, -79.6673
- Laurel Fork Trailhead - North - Campgrou (0.27 mi outside the boundary, 3,101 ft), at 38.7407, -79.6911
- Laurel Fork Trailhead - South - Campgrou (0.45 mi outside the boundary, 3,111 ft), at 38.7393, -79.6940
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Laurel Fork North Wilderness
- National forestLaurel Fork North Wilderness lies inside Monongahela National Forest.
- Wilderness areaLaurel Fork South Wilderness is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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