Blue Meadow
BLUE MEADOW
Part of Monongahela National Forest
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.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.
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. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest. 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. Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.Nearby Attractions
The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (681) 368-0663.Important Notices
- 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
- 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
MONONGAHELA1079 MAIN STREET EAST
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 015, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop BLUE, Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BLUE, Type Walk To
- Site 017, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop BLUE, Type Walk To
- Site 06, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop BLUE, Type Walk To
- Site 001, Loop BLUE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
