Blue Bend Rec Area
BLUE BEND REC AREA
Part of Monongahela National Forest
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.
Facilities
Flush toilets and showers are available in summer, and vault toilets can be used through the spring and fall seasons. Running water is also seasonal, but a hand pump is available through spring and fall.Each site is on a parking spur with a picnic table, campfire ring, trash bin and lantern post.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley facing Round Mountain in the Monongahela National Forest. The 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
Swimming is nice and refreshing in Anthony Creek, and anglers can find trout here. The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to the BIg Draft WIlderness. A popular excursion into the wilderness is the 5-mile Blue Bend Loop Trail, which connects to the Anthony Creek Trail. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks.Important Notices
- 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
- For more information on Monongahela National Forest, click here
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Access Road Subject to FLOODING – Roads accessing this recreation area may become impassable due to flash flooding. Monitor conditions and expect delays in departing until flood waters recede. YOUR SAFTETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 304-536-2144 FOR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 304-536-1440 FOR CAMPGROUND FROM MAY TO AUGUST
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Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop BLUS, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BLUE, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 003, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BLUE BEND, Type Standard Nonelectric
