Blue Bend Rec Area
Open for the 2026 season. Full services including flush toilets and showers operate during summer months. Spring and fall shoulder seasons have vault toilets and hand pump water only. Maximum stay is 14 days. Checkout by 2:00 p.m.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:42PM EDT until August 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding through midweek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 5:03PM EDT until August 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Greenbrier. * WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Joe Knob Branch, Beaver Creek, Elijah Branch, Eagle Branch, Boggs Creek, Little Creek, Big Clear Creek, Burdette Creek, Little Clear Creek, Burns Run, McMillion Creek, Laurel Creek and Meadow River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rainelle... Rupert... Quinwood... Anjean... Duo... Meadow Bluff... Bingham... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Blue Bend Recreation Area occupies a scenic wooded valley at 1,860 feet elevation along Anthony Creek in the Monongahela National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the campground retains its historic character with rustic wood tables and shelters that appeal to visitors seeking a traditional camping experience. The recreation area serves both day visitors and overnight campers with 23 sites offering a mix of standard nonelectric, electric, and double sites with electric hookups. Anthony Creek provides excellent swimming and trout fishing opportunities. Hikers can access the 5-mile Blue Bend Loop Trail, which features three scenic overlooks and connects to the Anthony Creek Trail through rhododendron-filled valleys. Full services including flush toilets and showers are available during summer months, while vault toilets and a hand pump serve campers during spring and fall shoulder seasons. The area lies adjacent to the Big Draft Wilderness, home to black bear, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.
Directions
From White Sulphur Springs, travel 8 miles north on State Route 92. Turn left (west) at Alvon, West Virginia, onto State Route 16. Travel 4 miles to the recreation area.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.MongahelaNF@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 536-1440 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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