West Virginia Camping – Campground Reservations

Directions From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to the campground. Phone 304-872-3459 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, MOTOR BOAT, KAYAKING Keywords BATT,SUMMERSVILLE LAKE,SUMMERSVILLE LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview Battle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state. Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish. Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall. Visitors also enjoy the great hiking, biking, hunting, geocaching, and picnicking opportunities on the lands surrounding the lake. For high adventure seekers, whitewater rafting is available year-round

Directions Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, West Virginia, for 8 miles. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto the Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 3 miles to Big Bend Campground. Phone 304-358-3253 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, CANOEING Keywords BIGB,JESS JUDY CAMPGROUND,JESS JUDY GROUP CAMP,MONONGAHELA NF -FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Big Bend is a family-oriented campground along a bend on the South Branch Potomac River in Smoke Hole Canyon. With its convenient position on the river, the campground creates a recreation hub for fishing, tubing, kayaking and swimming. About 1.3 million people visit the Monongahela National Forest each year. The forest is a drivable distance from metropolises like Washington, D.C., and Pittsburg, yet still

Directions From White Sulphur Springs, travel 8 miles north on State Route 92. Turn left (west) at Alvon, West Virginia, onto State Route 16. Travel 4 miles to the recreation area. Phone 304-536-2144 FOR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 304-536-1440 FOR CAMPGROUND FROM MAY TO AUGUST Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords BLUE,MONONGAHELA NF -FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Blue Bend Recreation Area is a quaint wooded area filled with plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping opportunities. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic wood tables and shelters appeal to many day and overnight visitors. The recreation area, along Anthony Creek, has a selection of single family campsites and 2 picnic shelters. The large group picnic shelter accommodates 75 people and can be reserved in peak season. Recreation Swimming is nice and

Directions From White Sulphur Springs, travel 8 miles north on State Route 92. Turn left (west) at Alvon, West Virginia, onto State Route 16. Travel 4 miles to the recreation area. Phone 304-536-2144 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords BLUM,MONONGAHELA NF -FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis. Recreation Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The “Blue Hole” in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest.  Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron

Directions From Beckley, West Virginia, take Interstate 64 east to exit 139. Go south on State Route 20 to Hinton and turn right at the first stoplight. Follow Route 20 south and turn left across the New River Bridge. Turn right at the end of the bridge on State Route 3E. Make another right onto Miller Avenue and follow the road to Bluestone Dam. Phone 304-466-1234 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, WATER SPORTS Keywords BLUL,BELLPOINT PARK,AREA 1,BLUESTONE DAM,BALL PARK,BELLPOINT BALL PARK,DOWNSTREAM AREA 1,BLUESTONE LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with plenty of recreational opportunities. With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenities,

Directions From North of Charleston, WV and I-79, take Exit 67 (Flatwoods) and travel north on U.S. Highway 19 for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground. From Clarksburg, WV and I-79, take Exit 91 (Roanoke), travel south on U.S. 19 for 28 miles. Follow signs into campground. Physical Address: Bulltown Campground 1183 Bulltown Campground Road Napier, WV 26631 USA Phone (304) 452-8006 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, HIKING, HUNTING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords BULT,BURNSVILLE LAKE,BURNSVILLE LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic event take place twice a year. Recreation

Directions To reach Picnic Shelters 1-4: From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79 to Exit 79 (Burnsville). Turn left and proceed through town until you reach a junction. Turn right onto Route 5 East. Follow approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right and enter the downstream area. For Shelter 1: Turn right and enter the downstream area; shelter is next to the restroom. For Shelter 2: Turn right and enter the downstream area; shelter is next to the playground and ball field directly below the dam. For Shelters 3-4: Turn left into the Left Fork area adjacent the boat ramp. To reach Picnic Shelters 5-6: From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79. Take Exit 67 (Flatwoods). Turn left at the stop light and proceed north on Route 19. Follow for 10 miles. Shelters will be on the left, adjacent to the Confederate Overlook. Phone (304) 853-2371 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, DAY USE AREA

Directions From I-64 in Huntington, WV take Exit 8, south on HWY 152 to Wayne, WV. Travel east on Route 37 for 19 miles and follow signs into the campground. Phone 304-849-5000 / 304-849-2355 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, SWIMMING, KAYAKING, CANOEING, WATER ACCESS, AMPHITHEATER Keywords EAFO,East Lynn Lake,EAST LYNN LAKE,East Fork Campground,EAST FORK CAMPGROUND Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking. Recreation East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming. Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie,

Directions From I-79, take exit 67. Turn right on WV-4 and go 1 mile. Turn left on WV-15 and travel 12 miles to the campground. Campground will be on your right. NOTE: GPS directions are not always accurate. Call for additional information. Phone 304-765-7756 OR 304-765-2816 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS, SWIMMING, MOTOR BOAT, WATER ACTIVITIES, KAYAKING, WATER ACCESS, JET SKIING, WATER SKIING Keywords GERA,SUTTON LAKE,KANAWHA RUN,FREEMAN,SUTTON LAKE,GERALD FREEMAN CAMP Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking. Recreation Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. The Elk River below Sutton Dam is well-known for its muskie

Directions To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview. Phone 304-465-0508 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords . Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphitheater. Recreation The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court. Facilities The Playground Picnic Shelter at Grandview is the largest and can accommodate up to 200 people. It is ideal for large family reunions

Directions To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview. Phone 304-465-0508 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Grandview State Park Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It can accommodate 40 people inside the shelter and approximately 35 people outside. This shelter is not handicapped accessible. It requires climbing up a small set of stone stairs and a short walk up a small hill. Recreation The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor

Directions To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview. Phone 304-465-0508 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Grandview State Park Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the shelter for a total of about 135 people. Recreation The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court. Facilities Shelter #2 offers two electrical outlets, and four charcoal grills. Playground

Directions To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview. Phone 304-465-0508 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Grandview State Park Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside. Recreation The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court. Facilities Shelter #3 offers two charcoal grills, and one electrical outlet. Playground equipment, drinking fountain with side spigot, and a handicapped accessible restroom

Directions To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview. Phone 304-465-0508 Activities PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Grandview State Park Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside the shelter for a total of about 90 people. Recreation The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court. Facilities Shelter #4 offers one electrical outlet, and two charcoal grills. Playground

Directions From Parsons, take State Route 72 northeast to State Route 5 to St. George. In St. George, turn south on State Route 1. Follow State Route 1 to the intersection of State Route 7. Turn left on State Route 7 and continue past the YMCA Camp Horseshoe to the Horseshoe Recreation Area entrance. Phone 304-478-2481 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING Keywords HORR,MONONGAHELA NF -FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Forest Service Concessionaire West Virginia State Tourism West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along the Horseshoe Run River, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. Recreation Day hiking options include the 1.8-mile Losh Trail, the Dorman Ridge Trail at 1.3 miles, and Two Camp, a short 0.3 mile hike. Fishing for trout is a

Directions From Cumberland, MD, take US 220 south to US 50W, go west to WV 42N, go north to WV 46E. Follow the signs to the Howell Run Picnic Area. Phone 304 355-2346 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, SWIMMING SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Keywords Jennings Randolph Lake,Picnic Area Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview The Howell Run Picnic Area is a day use facility overlooking Jennings Randolph Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for picnicking, sightseeing and hiking. A nesting pair of bald eagles call Jennings Randolph Lake home. Bring binoculars for the lucky chance to spot a bald eagle. Recreation At the Howell Run Picnic Area, enjoy the panoramic view of the lake. Walk the Lakeside trail which connects the picnic area with the Shaw Beach area. Facilities Shelter #2 is handicap accessible and has running water.

Directions Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, WV, for 8 miles. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 2 miles. Jess Judy Campground will be on the right. Phone 304-358-3253 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING Keywords JESS,MONONGAHELA NF -FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Jess Judy is a group camping facility located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, in West Virginia;s eastern panhandle, about 1.5 miles south of Big Bend. Canoeing, fishing and hiking are popular activities. About 1.3 million visitors come to the Monongahela National Forest each year, and it’s no surprise why. The forest is a drivable distance from cities like Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, yet the

Directions From Cumberland, MD: Take US 220 south to US 50W, go west to WV 42N, go north to WV 46E. Follow the signs to the Robert W. Craig Campground. Phone 304-355-2346 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WATER SPORTS, DAY USE AREA, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Keywords ROBE,JENNING RANDOLPH LAKE,JENNINGS RANDOLPH Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview The Robert W. Craig Campground is located off West Virginia State Highway Route 46, five miles from Elk Garden, West Virginia. The campground is located very close to Jennings Randolph Lake which provides many recreational opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking, scenic overlooks and fishing. The resident bald eagles have been breeding at Jennings Randolph Lake for over 10 years. Bring binoculars for the opportunity to spot an eagle’s nest. Recreation During your stay at the campground, enjoy playing a game of horse

Directions From Elkins WV, take US 33 east 34 miles. Turn right into the campground. From Petersburg, WV, take State Hwy 28 south 22 miles. Turn right into the campground. From Franklin, WV, take US 33 west 24 miles. Turn left into the campground. Phone 304-567-3082 Activities BOATING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE Keywords SENE,JESS JUDY,THE BIG BEND GROUP SITES,MONONGAHELA NF -FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire West Virginia State Road Conditions Overview Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from

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 Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Forest Service Concessionaire West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism 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

Directions Shelters 1, 2 and 3 are located at the Sutton Dam. From I-79, take Exit 62 toward Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on SR-4, approximately 2 miles into Sutton. Turn right at the stop sign, cross the Elk River, and turn left to the dam. Shelters 4 and 5 are located in the Bee Run Day-Use Area. From I-79, take Exit 67 toward Flatwoods. Turn right on SR-4. Go 1 mile to SR-15 and turn left. Continue a mile to Bee Run Day-Use Area and turn right. NOTE: GPS directions are not always accurate. Phone 304-765-2816 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, SWIMMING SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Keywords SLPS,SHELTER #5 – BEE RUN AREA,SHELTER #3 – SOUTH ABUTMENT AR,SHELTER #2 – DOWNSTREAM AREA,SHELTER #1 – DOWNSTREAM AREA,SHELTER #4 – BEE RUN AREA,Sutton Dam,South Abutment,Bee Run,Downstream,Elk River.,SUTTON LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia

Directions From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 miles. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area entrance. Phone 1(304)897-6450 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords TROP,GEORGE WASHINGTON/JEFFERSON NF-FS,Trout Pond Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images West Virginia State Road Conditions West Virginia State Tourism Overview Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake. Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children’s playground make this a