Blue Bend Rec Area
USDA Forest Service campground in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia.
How it compares
- With 21 sites it is the #19 largest of 27 West Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 56% of West Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (3 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 1 of 21 sites; campfires allowed on 20 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~48 mi, Roanoke ~48 mi, Lynchburg ~71 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Picnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: Fees are reduced when water system is shut down in the fall each year in mid October and then raised again in teh spring when water systems are turned back on. Water system availabiliy is based on weahter conditions and varies between mid April and early May. Call ahead to check on status before planning your trip.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bend Loop Trail #614 | 0.2 mi | 4.7 | USFS |
| Anthony Creek Trail # 618 | 1.2 mi | 3.7 | USFS |
| South Boundary Trail # 615 | 2.9 mi | 4.3 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
10.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 10.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier River Trail | 2.5 mi | 10.3 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Meadow Monongahela National Forest |
1.2 | WV | $75 | 18 | — | 45 ft | — | Reserve | 3 (12.7 mi) |
| Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin Monongahela National Forest |
2.1 | WV | $75 | — | E | — | — | Reserve | 3 (8.0 mi) |
| Mile 20.5 Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
4.1 | WV | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 3 (10.8 mi) |
| Gheny Nook Campground Private campground |
5.7 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 3 (10.4 mi) |
| Mile 9.5 Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
6.5 | WV | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (7.1 mi) |
| Mile 28.5 Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
6.5 | WV | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.