Bear Heaven Campground

Campground · West Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Monongahela National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,585 ft
Elevation

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.  

The facts

  • Season: Mid-April – November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

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

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F353947596875787772614939
Low °F161724334351555447352621
Precip in4.54.04.85.26.25.05.74.14.53.73.34.3

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.

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Common questions about Bear Heaven Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bear Heaven Campground?
No. Bear Heaven Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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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.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Camping fees are $5/night for each site. Fees are payable at the campground.

Restrictions:

  • Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
  • Check-out time is 1:00 p.m.
  • Pets are permitted if on a leash at all times.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bear Heaven Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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