Directions
From Elkins, West Virginia: Take Highway 219 to Highway 33. Travel east for approximately 4 miles, turn north on old Route 33 and travel for 2 miles. Turn left at Highway 6 (at the Stuart Recreation Area directional sign) and drive .25 miles to entrance.
Phone
304-636-5070
Activities
CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, SWIMMING SITE
Keywords
STUA,STEWART PARK,STEWARTS PARK,STUART PARK,STUARTS PARK,MONONGAHELA NF -FS
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West Virginia State Road Conditions
Overview
Stuart Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing and is regularly stocked with trout. Hiking trails lead to outstanding overlooks, local caves and Blackwater Falls.
Recreation
River swimming is a lot of fun, and there are plenty of trout to tempt anglers of all skill levels. The 2-mile River Loop Hiking Trail is enjoyed by many visitors, and is a great way to watch for birds and wildlife.
Facilities
The campground lies on a single loop with long spurs. Drinking water and accessible flush toilets and showers are provided, with a dump station is on-site. Each site comes with a campfire ring, tent pad, lantern post and electric hookups.
The day-use area has three picnic pavilions with maintained fields and a beach on the riverfront.
Natural Features
The campground is perched along a bend on the Shavers Fork River. Shavers is a tributary of the Cheat River, a popular rafting river with rocky rapids.
Stuart is in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region’s highest peaks. Elevations here range from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Elkins is a 14-minute drive from the campground. An annual Mountain State Forest Festival takes place here every October.
