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.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 445 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms produced resulted in 1.5 to 4 inches of rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Uniontown, Connellsville, South Connellsville, Farmington, Seven Springs, Fairchance, Dunbar, Markleysburg, Chalkhill, Ohiopyle, Mill Run, Indian Head and Normalville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:32AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Carroll and Jefferson OH, southwest Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke and Hancock. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall through Tuesday night is expected to average from 1.0 to 1.5 inches across the watch area. However, there is the potential for isolated locations to receive an additional 2 to 3 inches. With the soil already saturated, such rain totals could create flash flooding conditions. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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