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.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:43AM EDT until September 20 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Clay County in north central West Virginia... Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 945 AM EDT. * At 543 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 35 and 49.
Interagency Passes
Interagency Passes are available for purchase at our Welcome Center Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. We recommend calling our front desk at 815-423-6370 prior to your arrival to make sure a qualified staff member is present to distribute passes.Our Welcome Center…
Henslow Trail Bridge Closures
Henslow Trail is rerouted onto Baseline Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., and South Patrol Rd. due to bridge closures. There is currently no timetable for the repairs to be completed. Please follow all signage and stay away from the bridges. Contact the Midewin NTP Visitor Center at 815-423-6370 with any…
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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