Stuart Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in Monongahela National Forest, near Parsons, West Virginia.
How it compares
- With 28 sites it is the #18 largest of 27 West Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 21 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 11% of West Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (99 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (27 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 28 of 28 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Harrisonburg ~58 mi, Winchester ~88 mi, Charlottesville ~93 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Drinking waterFlush toiletsShowersPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers4 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Loop Trail | 0.1 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Middle Point | 3.6 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
5.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 5.8 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Loop Trail | 0.1 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Middle Point | 3.6 mi | 2.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| 010 | 4.1 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Champion's Ridge Trail | 4.1 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 004 | 4.1 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 002 | 4.1 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 009 | 4.1 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Original Loop Trail | 4.1 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 005 | 4.2 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 011 | 4.2 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 003 | 4.2 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| 012 | 4.2 mi | 0.0 | OSM |
+ 2 more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Heaven Campground Monongahela National Forest |
5.0 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 10 (27.1 mi) |
| Pegasus Farm Campground Private campground |
5.5 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Laurel Fork Campground Monongahela National Forest |
13.0 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 9 (27.7 mi) |
| Middle Mountain Cabins Monongahela National Forest |
15.8 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 14 (33.4 mi) |
| Gatewood Group Monongahela National Forest |
17.1 | WV | — | — | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 16 (35.2 mi) |
| Audra State Park Campground Audra State Park |
17.5 | WV | See booking site | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 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.