Laurel Fork South Wilderness
Laurel Fork South Wilderness is a 5,840-acre wilderness area in Randolph County, West Virginia. It rises from about 3,111 to 3,961 ft. The nearest town is Whitmer, 8.9 miles away in a straight line.
Laurel Fork South Wilderness map
Laurel Fork South 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 South Wilderness is 10.
- Whitmer, WV is the nearest town, 8.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Laurel Fork South Wilderness is about 3,961 ft, and its lowest about 3,111 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Laurel Fork South Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5,840 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Greenbrier Ranger District, 304-456-3335 |
Getting to Laurel Fork South Wilderness
- Whitmer, WV is the nearest town, 8.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Laurel Fork South Wilderness
- Beulah Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 3,620 ft), at 38.7324, -79.7196
- Forks Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,420 ft), at 38.7410, -79.7089
- Laurel Fork South Boundary Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,759 ft), at 38.6791, -79.7263
- Laurel Fork Trailhead - North - Campgrou (0.05 mi outside the boundary, 3,101 ft), at 38.7407, -79.6911
- Laurel Fork Trailhead - South - Campgrou (0.06 mi outside the boundary, 3,111 ft), at 38.7393, -79.6940
- Camp Five Trailhead (0.22 mi outside the boundary, 3,614 ft), at 38.6876, -79.7357
- Lynn Knob Trailhead (0.49 mi outside the boundary, 3,819 ft), at 38.6749, -79.7341
- County Line Trailhead (0.58 mi outside the boundary, 3,749 ft), at 38.7186, -79.7414 (mapped on OpenStreetMap)
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Trailheads mapped on OpenStreetMap: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License , accessed 2026-09-30. The extract used here, with distances from the boundary: osm-trailheads-wv.json. Where an agency layer lists the same trailhead, the agency's point is shown instead.
Public lands next to Laurel Fork South Wilderness
- National forestLaurel Fork South Wilderness lies inside Monongahela National Forest.
- Wilderness areaLaurel Fork North 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)
- openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
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