Bear Heaven Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates mid-April through November on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 1:24AM EDT until July 22 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 122 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding is already occurring due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elkins, Mill Creek, Dailey, Rock Cave, Beverly, Junior, Womelsdorf (Coalton), Huttonsville, Montrose, Harman, Glady, Kerens, Bowden, Alton, Alexander, Dryfork and French Creek. - This includes Route 33 between mile markers 31 and 35. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:28AM EDT until July 22 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Taylor County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1224 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Buckhannon, Grafton, Weston, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Lumberport, West Union, Anmoore, Jackson Mill, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior and Lost Creek. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 98 and 128. Route 33 near mile marker 1...and between mile markers 6 and 7...and near mile marker 15...and near mile marker 17. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 45 and 82. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 11:59PM EDT until July 22 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * Until 330 AM EDT. * At 1159 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding from heavy rain in earlier thunderstorms. Between 5 and 7 inches of rain fell. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. 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... Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and Horner. This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between mile markers 15 and 17.
About
Bear Heaven Campground is a primitive 8-site campground tucked among unique rock outcroppings in the Monongahela National Forest, roughly 14 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia. Situated on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive), the campground provides convenient access to the adjacent Otter Creek Wilderness, one of West Virginia's premier backcountry areas. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis from mid-April through November. Amenities are minimal: vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own. Sites cost $5 per night, payable on-site, with a maximum stay of 14 days and check-out at 1:00 p.m. Nearby recreation includes stream fishing and multiple hiking opportunities. The Middle Point Trail #140, a 3.7-mile route, begins along Forest Road 91 west of the campground. The Otter Creek Wilderness offers additional trails for those seeking more challenging backcountry experiences.
Directions
From Elkins, go east on State Highway 33 for approximately 11 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 91 at the top of Shaver's Mountain. Follow Forest Road 91 for approximately 3 miles. Bear Heaven Campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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) 636-1800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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