Blue Meadow
Campground · West Virginia · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 18
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,983 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.Recreation
Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest. Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.Facilities
Blue Meadow's group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites. It comes with picnic tables, grills, lantern posts and trash collection services.Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not on-site. Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain.The Monongahela National 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 Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.The facts
- 18 bookable sites
- 37 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: BLUE, MANAGEMENT SITES
Site types
- 19 Management
- 13 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Walk To
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills, pets allowed.
37 campsites at Blue Meadow
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BLUE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 50 | |
| 01 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 010 | BLUE | Walk To | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 011 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | |
| 012 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | |
| 013 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 014 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 015 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 016 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 017 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | |
| 02 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | |
| 03 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 04 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 05 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 06 | BLUE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 07 | BLUE | Walk To | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 08 | BLUE | Walk To | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 09 | BLUE | Walk To | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| XXX | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 50 | |
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| XXX6 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX7 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX8 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX9 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — |
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.
37.92500, -80.25000 · 37°55'30.0"N 80°15'0.0"W
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, 7.7 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
$75/night
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Blue Meadow
- Can you reserve a site at Blue Meadow?
- Yes, Blue Meadow is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Blue Meadow have?
- 37 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Blue Meadow?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Blue Meadow?
- Campfires are allowed at Blue Meadow. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Blue Meadow
- Blue Bend Rec Area 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Sherwood 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morris Hill Campground 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Coles Point 15.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area 15.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McClintic Point 15.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery 9.2 mi · Facility
- Greenwood Point Campground 15.7 mi · Campground
- McClintic Point Campground 19 mi · Campground
- Cranberry Glades Botanical Area 19.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 304-536-2144
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-31.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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