Big Bend (Wv)

US Forest Service · West Virginia

Big Bend (Wv) in West Virginia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 95 public campsites we map in West Virginia.

Big Bend is located in the Smoke Hole Canyon Smoke Hole Canyon next to the South Branch of the Potomac River at the end of County Route 2. Located 10 miles south west of Petersburg, West Virginia. The river is located 200 feet from campground and is open for fishing and non-motorized boat use.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $27–$29/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 230
Phone: 304-358-3253
Coordinates: 38.89569, -79.24569

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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