Seneca Rocks
Facility · West Virginia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2,270 ft
- Elevation
Seneca Rocks is one of the best-known landmarks in West Virginia. These rocks have long been noted as a scenic attraction and are popular with rock climbers.
The rocks are a magnificent formation rising nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River.
Getting there
Located at the intersection of Route 33 and Route 55 in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia.
38.83525, -79.36595 · 38°50'6.9"N 79°21'57.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 47 | 55 | 67 | 74 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 68 | 56 | 46 |
| Low °F | 22 | 23 | 30 | 38 | 48 | 55 | 59 | 58 | 51 | 41 | 32 | 25 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Seneca Rocks
- Can you reserve a site at Seneca Rocks?
- No. Seneca Rocks is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Seneca Rocks
- Seneca Shadows 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jess Judy 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Bend (WV) 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spruce Knob Lake 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gatewood Group 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jess Judy Group Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
- Big Bend Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
- Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area 8.3 mi · Facility
- Red Creek Campground 13.9 mi · Campground
- Spruce Knob Lake Campground 14.9 mi · Campground
- Camp Run Campground 15.2 mi · Campground
- Bear Heaven Campground 18.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
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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