Blue Bend Rec Area
Blue Bend Rec Area is a national forest campground in West Virginia. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.92028, -80.27111
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 304-536-2144 FOR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 304-536-1440 FOR CAMPGROUND FROM MAY TO AUGUST
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Blue Bend Rec Area
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. 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. 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, bobca
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Laundry Mat · 50 mi
- Propane
- Love's · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 34 designated routes (64 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bend Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Blue Bend Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Blue Meadow Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Anthony Creek Campsites | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Blue Bend Loop Trail Shelter | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Blue Meadow | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.