Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — 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.
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.
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.
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.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
RV Information
Up to 60 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 60 ft
1 RV-only sites of 23 total
23 sites with electric
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
75°F
Mostly Sunny
9 mph W
Sun
79°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 5 mph W
Mon
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 10 mph SW
Tue
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
8 mph NW
Wed
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph W
Thu
78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph NW
Fri
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph W