Blue Meadow

Summary

Blue Meadow is an group campground located in the Monongahela National Forest offering 17 campsites with picnic tables, grills, lantern posts and more. Visitors can take advantage of the nearby trails to explore the area and its wildlife, or take a short drive to the Greenbrier Resort or the West Virginia State Fair.

Overview

Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.

Recreation

Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest.  Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks.  Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.

Facilities

Blue Meadow's group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites. It comes with picnic tables, grills, lantern posts and trash collection services.

Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not on-site. Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain.

The Monongahela National 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.

Nearby Attractions

The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.