Horseshoe Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in Monongahela National Forest, near Parsons, West Virginia.
How it compares
- With 6 sites it is the #26 largest of 27 West Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($7) is $6.50 below the West Virginia median of $13.50/night.
- There are 12 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 78% of West Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (35 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (6 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 5 of 6 sites; campfires allowed on 6 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Harrisonburg ~64 mi, Winchester ~77 mi, Pittsburgh ~90 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsPaved roadsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: There is a $7.00/night fee charged for Electric Sites in addition to the $18.00/night use fee. This $7.00 fee is not discountable. Interagency Pass and Access Pass Daily Rates for Electric Sites in Loop A will be reduced to $17.00 per day for holders of these passes. Pass holder must be staying on site. Loop B pass holder fee will be $12.00 per night.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Run Trail | 0.0 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Two Camp | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Losh Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Dorman Ridge Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
4.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 4.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Run Trail | 0.0 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Two Camp | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Losh Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Dorman Ridge Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | USFS |
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 VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Falls State Park Campground Blackwater Falls State Park |
7.5 | WV | See booking site | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 11 (19.0 mi) |
| Campsite 5 OpenStreetMap listing |
9.5 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (8.6 mi) |
| Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground Canaan Valley Resort State Park |
13.9 | WV | See booking site | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 15 (28.9 mi) |
| Bear Heaven Campground Monongahela National Forest |
17.8 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 10 (27.1 mi) |
| Red Creek Campground Monongahela National Forest |
18.4 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 19 (42.3 mi) |
| Stuart Recreation Area Monongahela National Forest |
20.3 | WV | — | 28 | E 30A | 99 ft | yes | Reserve | 2 (3.7 mi) |
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.