Stuart Recreation Area
Stuart Recreation Area is a national forest campground in West Virginia. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.91750, -79.77111
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 304-636-5070
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Stuart Recreation Area
Overview The Stuart Campground and Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing and is regularly stocked with trout. Hiking trails lead to outstanding overlooks, local caves and Blackwater Falls. It is comprised of one campground, one group campground and a day-use area. The campground has 26 (25 single, 1 double) camping units with electric hookups, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs. In addition, there is a developed host site equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups. Most of the campground sites and facilities within it are ABA accessible. The campground contains two single-unit vault toilets, one double-unit vault toilet, and one six-unit flush restroom with four shower units all of which are accessible. The group campground contains one reservable site that will accommodate up to 40 people. The group campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, and two single-unit vault toilets. There is no electric at the group campground. Drinking water may be obtained from Stuart Campground. The group campground is not accessible. The day-use area contains three reservable pavilions. The “Large” Pavilion has electricity and can accommodate 100 people. There are two non-electric pavilions: the “Small” Pavilion is non-electric and can accommodate 50 people; the “Alpena” Pavilion is non-electric and can accommodate 25 people. The day use area also contains 5 s
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dumping Station · 18 mi
- Water fill
- Laundry Mat · 26 mi
- Propane
- Trent's Arbovale · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 27 designated routes (78 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Stuart Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Stuart Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bear Heaven Campground | National forest campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Bear Heaven Campground | National forest campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Bear Heaven Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | $5 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.