Seneca Shadows
SENECA SHADOWS
Part of Monongahela National Forest
Overview
The Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Seneca Shadows Campground is comprised of 11 standard camping units with electric hookups, 2 double camping units with electric hookups, 23 standard camping units without electric, 2 double camping units without electric, 40 walk-in camp sites and 3 group tent sites with drinking water, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there are two developed host sites equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups as well as an outdoor amphitheater that features lighting, sound equipment, and seating.
The campground contains two four-toilet vault restrooms, one double-toilet vault restroom, and four multiple-toilet flush restrooms with showers. There are trash dumpsters located throughout Seneca Shadows Campground for garbage collection and disposal.
There is one recreation vehicle dump station in the recreation area located adjacent to the host site in the campground.
The average operation and maintenance season for Seneca Shadows Campground has been from approximately April 10th through Oct 31st. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campground from the second Friday night in April through the last Saturday night in October.
Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from most campsites.
Facilities
Seneca Shadows is a modern campground with flush toilets, lantern posts, picnic tables and campfire rings. The large facility has a selection of walk-to tent sites, standard RV sites and tent-only group sites. Loop C has electric hookups. Firewood is available for sale on-site.Natural Features
The campground sits in the river valley within the Monongahela National Forest, which extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country.
Recreation
Rock climbers and hikers adore Seneca Rocks. Both sports will take visitors to the top of the impressive rocky tops with rewarding views of the mountains and valleys beyond. The hiking trail can be accessed across the street from the Seneca Shadows Campground.Seneca Rocks Visitor Center provides a catch-and-release fishing area, viewing platforms, educational displays and a gift shop.
Nearby Attractions
Campers make Seneca Shadows a convenient base camp while traveling through the Potomac Highlands. Explore the scenic roadways, especially when fall colors are at their peak.Important Notices
- Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- Limit two vehicles per single site; a daily fee is charged for extra vehicles
- Click here to learn more about the Monongahela National Forest
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
- 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.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- CLIMBING - Rock Climbing
- BOATING - Canoeing
Directions
From Elkins WV, take US 33 east 34 miles. Turn right into the campground. <p> From Petersburg, WV, take State Hwy 28 south 22 miles. Turn right into the campground. </p><p> From Franklin, WV, take US 33 west 24 miles. Turn left into the campground. </p>
Contact Information
Phone: 304-567-3082
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Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 059, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 047, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site E, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 060, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 062, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 075, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 076, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 071, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 052, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 049, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 042, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 015, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 002, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 074, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 014, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 022, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 077, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 056, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 045, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 018, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 041, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 055, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 030, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 043, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 021, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 058, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 073, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 044, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 053, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 065, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 067, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site F, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site D, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 048, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 026, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 027, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
- Site 070, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 032, Loop C., Type Standard Electric
