Campground · West Virginia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Monongahela National Forest (NF) · Open Access
A small primitive campground located approximately 14 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia, on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) near the Otter Creek Wilderness. 8 available sites are nestled along rock outcroppings that offer unique landscapes.
There is stream fishing and hiking located nearby. Middle Point Trail #140, 3.7 miles in length is located along Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) west of the Campground. The Otter Creek Wilderness offers several trails and more challenging experiences just next door.
From Elkins go east on State Highway 33 for approximately 11 miles, turn left on Forest Road 91 at the top of Shaver's Mountain. Follow Forest Road 91 for approximately 3 miles. Bear Heaven Campground will be on the left.
38.93052, -79.68028 · 38°55'49.9"N 79°40'49.0"W
Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 68 | 75 | 78 | 77 | 72 | 61 | 49 | 39 |
| Low °F | 16 | 17 | 24 | 33 | 43 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 21 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Bear Heaven Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bear Heaven Campground's operator.
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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