Can you reserve a site at Blue Bend Rec Area?

Yes, Blue Bend Rec Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Blue Bend Rec Area?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area.

Are campfires allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area?

Campfires are allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Blue Bend Rec Area, West Virginia — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.

Nearby Attractions

The facts

23 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: BLUE, BLUE BEND, BLUS

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric
2 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
1 RV Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

23 campsites at Blue Bend Rec Area

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	BLUE	Group Shelter Electric	—	Gravel	—	75
001	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
002	BLUE BEND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
003	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
004	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
005	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
006	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
007	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
008	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
009	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
010	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
011	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
012	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
013	BLUE BEND	Rv Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	16	🐾
014	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
015	BLUE BEND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
016	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
017	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
018	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
019	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
020	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
021	BLUE BEND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
002	BLUS	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25

Getting there

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.

37.92028, -80.27111 · 37°55'13.0"N 80°16'16.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.6	3.2	4.0	4.0	4.6	4.1	4.5	3.6	3.6	2.8	2.8	3.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Fees are reduced when water system is shut down in the fall each year in mid October and then raised again in teh spring when water systems are turned back on. Water system availabiliy is based on weahter conditions and varies between mid April and early May. Call ahead to check on status before planning your trip.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Blue Bend Rec Area

Can you reserve a site at Blue Bend Rec Area?: Yes, Blue Bend Rec Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Blue Bend Rec Area have?: 23 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Blue Bend Rec Area?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area.
Does Blue Bend Rec Area have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area?: Campfires are allowed at Blue Bend Rec Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Blue Bend Rec Area

Blue Meadow 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Sherwood 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Morris Hill Campground 16.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Coles Point 17 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area 17.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
McClintic Point 17.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery 8.6 mi · Facility
Greenwood Point Campground 16.9 mi · Campground
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area 19.5 mi · Campground
McClintic Point Campground 20.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-01.

Blue Bend Rec Area