Facility Details - BLUE MEADOW, WV

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.

Natural Features:

At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain.

The Monongahela National Forest comprises about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year. A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.

Recreation:

Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming.

Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks and has a trail shelter for overnight use. Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.

Facilities:

Blue Meadow's group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites. It comes with picnic tables, grills, lantern posts and trash collection services.

Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not on-site. Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Birding Creek Access Fishing Grills Group Camping Hiking Interpretive Trails	Lantern Posts Parking Area Swimming Trails Trash Collection Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground
Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility
For more information on Monongahela National Forest, click here

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.925, -80.25
37°55'30"N, 80°15'0"W

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.