Bear Heaven Campground
Open seasonally mid-April through November. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. $5 per night payable at the campground. No potable water available on site.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 5:45PM EDT until August 7 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ligonier, Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, Donegal, Champion, Loyalhanna Gorge, Jones Mills, Laurel Mountain State Park and Acme.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 5:21PM EDT until August 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 521 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported flooded roadways in Greensburg. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Greensburg, Latrobe, Mount Pleasant, Scottdale, McChesneytown-Loyalhanna, Youngwood, Derry, West Newton, Lawson Heights, New Stanton, Perryopolis, Calumet-Norvelt, Everson, New Alexandria, Smithton, Madison, Arona, Youngstown, Hunker and Crabtree.
About
Bear Heaven Campground is a small, primitive camping area managed by the U.S. Forest Service within the Monongahela National Forest. The 8 single sites are irregularly spaced along unique rock outcroppings that give the campground its distinctive character. Each site includes a gravel parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and lantern holder. A vault toilet serves the campground, but potable water is not available. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through November, with a nightly fee of $5 per site payable at the campground. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Maximum stay is 14 days with a 1:00 PM checkout. Bear Heaven sits adjacent to the Otter Creek Wilderness, making it an ideal staging area for backcountry exploration. Middle Point Trail #140, a 3.7-mile route, begins along Forest Road 91 west of the campground. Stream fishing opportunities are available nearby. The primitive nature and moderate distance from Elkins make this a quieter option for those seeking solitude.
Directions
From Elkins, travel east on State Highway 33 for approximately 11 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 91 at the summit of Shaver's Mountain. Continue on Forest Road 91 for approximately 3 miles; Bear Heaven Campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 478-3251 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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