Blue Bend Rec Area

US Forest Service · West Virginia

Blue Bend Rec Area in West Virginia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 95 public campsites we map in West Virginia.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$16–$50/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

124

Phone

304-536-2144 FOR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 304

Coordinates

37.92028, -80.27111

Nearest sites we map

• Anthony Creek Dispersed Campsites1 km · US Forest Service
• Blue Bend Loop Trail Shelter2 km · US Forest Service
• Blue Meadow2 km · US Forest Service
• Hopkins Mountain Fireman'S Cabin3 km · US Forest Service
• Cales Knoll Campground25 km · US Forest Service
• Lake Sherwood25 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-04-01, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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