Middle Fork

Note: the listed mileage includes only three miles on the Middle Fork, and 4 miles on the Tygart. Read on.

Logistics:

The Middle Fork has one of the shortest and easiest shuttles in the state of West Virginia. It's great to have such an easy shuttle for such great whitewater.

The run is located in between the towns of Philippi, Belington, and Buckhannon. The put-in is located at Audra State Park. A camping area (seasonal) and day-use area can be found on the upstream river right side of the bridge. To reach the take-out, cross the MF bridge head west on WV 11 to the right turn at the top of the hill. Carrolton Rd. Follow this road to the covered bridge where you'll find limited parking near the railroad tracks. The total shuttle distance is about 4 miles. Most paddlers take out where the Buckhannon enters the Tygart and hike up 3/4 mile along the railroad tracks (pay attention for trains). Alternative access is reportedly available off Highway 119 about a mile downstream of the Buckhannon confluence, but this is tricky to find from both the road and the river without help from a local.

Camping:

Camping is available at Audra State Park (304-457-1162) or the Middle Fork River Resort (304-457-1162), both of which are open seasonally from mid-April to mid-October.

(StreamKeeper Paul Herring adds:

Teeter Lake state park has campsites, although I don't know if they are open in the Spring before April 15. If you call 1-800-callwva, they may be able to transfer you to the park super or something.

There is a private campground owned by an Ed Street along Laurel Creek (next creek upstream of Teeter). You get there by turning off the Arden road on the river right side of Laurel Creek. Camping used to be allowed along the Arden road at various riverside primitive sites till the city of Philippi acquired the roadside easements from the absentee railroad owners and started running camp

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