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.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 5:14AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, with isolated gusts up to 60 mph possible along the highest ridgelines and favored terrain for downslope winds. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and northeast, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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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