Can you reserve a site at Seneca Shadows?

Yes, Seneca Shadows is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Seneca Shadows?

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

Are pets allowed at Seneca Shadows?

Yes, pets are allowed at Seneca Shadows.

Are campfires allowed at Seneca Shadows?

Campfires are allowed at Seneca Shadows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Seneca Shadows, West Virginia — 81 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Seneca Shadows Campground is comprised of 11 standard camping units with electric hookups, 2 double camping units with electric hookups, 23 standard camping units without electric, 2 double camping units without electric, 40 walk-in camp sites and 3 group tent sites with drinking water, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there are two developed host sites equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups as well as an outdoor amphitheater that features lighting, sound equipment, and seating.

The campground contains two four-toilet vault restrooms, one double-toilet vault restroom, and four multiple-toilet flush restrooms with showers. There are trash dumpsters located throughout Seneca Shadows Campground for garbage collection and disposal.

There is one recreation vehicle dump station in the recreation area located adjacent to the host site in the campground.

The average operation and maintenance season for Seneca Shadows Campground has been from approximately April 10th through Oct 31st. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campground from the second Friday night in April through the last Saturday night in October.

Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from most campsites.

Recreation

Rock climbers and hikers adore Seneca Rocks. Both sports will take visitors to the top of the impressive rocky tops with rewarding views of the mountains and valleys beyond. The hiking trail can be accessed across the street from the Seneca Shadows Campground.

Seneca Rocks Visitor Center provides a catch-and-release fishing area, viewing platforms, educational displays and a gift shop.

Facilities

Seneca Shadows is a modern campground with flush toilets, lantern posts, picnic tables and campfire rings. The large facility has a selection of walk-to tent sites, standard RV sites and tent-only group sites. Loop C has electric hookups. Firewood is available for sale on-site.

Natural Features

The campground sits in the river valley within the Monongahela National Forest, which extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.

Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country.

Nearby Attractions

Campers make Seneca Shadows a convenient base camp while traveling through the Potomac Highlands. Explore the scenic roadways, especially when fall colors are at their peak.

The facts

Season: April – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
81 bookable sites
12 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: A, B, C., GRP, WALK

Site types

40 Walk To
25 Standard Nonelectric
13 Standard Electric
3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

81 campsites at Seneca Shadows

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
002	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
003	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
004	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
005	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
006	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
007	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
008	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
009	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
010	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
011	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
012	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
013	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
014	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
015	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
016	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
017	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
018	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
019	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
020	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
021	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	12	🐾
022	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
023	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
024	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
025	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6	🐾
026	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	6	♿ 🐾
027	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
028	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	♿ 🐾
029	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
030	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	♿ 🐾
031	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	12	🐾
032	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
033	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	♿ 🐾
034	C.	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	12	🐾
035	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
036	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	♿ 🐾
037	C.	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
038	C.	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	90 ft	12	🐾
D	GRP	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	15 ft	40	🐾
E	GRP	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	15 ft	40	🐾
F	GRP	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	15 ft	40	♿ 🐾
041	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
042	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
043	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
044	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
045	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
046	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
047	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
048	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
049	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
050	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
051	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
052	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
053	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
054	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
055	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
056	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
057	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
058	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
059	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
060	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
061	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
062	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
063	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
064	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
065	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
066	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
067	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
068	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
069	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
070	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾
071	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
072	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
073	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
074	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
075	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
076	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
077	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
078	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
079	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
080	WALK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	12	🐾

Getting there

From Elkins WV, take US 33 east 34 miles. Turn right into the campground.

From Petersburg, WV, take State Hwy 28 south 22 miles. Turn right into the campground.

From Franklin, WV, take US 33 west 24 miles. Turn left into the campground.

38.82222, -79.38722 · 38°49'20.0"N 79°23'14.0"W

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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 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

For Standard Electric sites, there is a $8 electric attribute fee in addition to the site use fee of $22 to $36.

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 Seneca Shadows

Can you reserve a site at Seneca Shadows?: Yes, Seneca Shadows is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Seneca Shadows have?: 81 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Seneca Shadows?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Seneca Shadows?: Yes, pets are allowed at Seneca Shadows.
Does Seneca Shadows have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Seneca Shadows?: Campfires are allowed at Seneca Shadows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Seneca Shadows also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Seneca Shadows's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Loops A & B (Single)- $22
Loops A & B (Double)- $35
Loop C (Single)- $30
Loop C (Double)- $50
Group Sites (up to 60 people)- $65
Walk-in (Single)- $17
Walk-in (Double)- $28

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Seneca Shadows

Spruce Knob Lake 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jess Judy 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Bend (WV) 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gatewood Group 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Seneca Rocks 1.5 mi · Facility
Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area 7.7 mi · Facility
Jess Judy Group Campground 8.2 mi · Campground
Big Bend Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Spruce Knob Lake Campground 13.4 mi · Campground
Red Creek Campground 15 mi · Campground
Camp Run Campground 15.9 mi · Campground
Laurel Fork Campground 17.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 304-567-3082
Email Help.Monongahela.Potomac@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Seneca Shadows