Seneca Shadows
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens in early to mid-April and operates through late October. Reservations available on Recreation.gov.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 2:15PM EST until March 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. The highest amounts will be along the ridges. * WHERE...Portions of western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of snow is expected through this afternoon. There may some breaks during the early evening before a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and then primarily freezing rain affects the area tonight. Precipitation will gradually change to plain rain and taper off Tuesday morning.
About
Seneca Shadows Campground is the newest developed campground in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, positioned in a picturesque valley overlooking the dramatic 900-foot Seneca Rocks formation. The campground is comprised of 11 standard camping units with electric hookups, 2 double camping units with electric hookups, 23 standard camping units without electric, 2 double camping units without electric, 40 walk-in tent sites, and 3 group tent sites. All sites feature drinking water, fire rings, lantern posts, and picnic tables, with paved spurs for standard camping units. The facility includes modern amenities such as four multiple-toilet flush restrooms with showers, multiple vault restrooms, an RV dump station, trash dumpsters throughout, and an outdoor amphitheater equipped with lighting, sound equipment, and seating. The campground is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west, with most campsites offering outstanding views of Seneca Rocks. Across the street from the campground, rock climbers and hikers can access the trail leading to the top of Seneca Rocks, one of the East Coast's premier rock climbing destinations. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River flows nearby, providing catch-and-release fishing opportunities. The Seneca Rocks Visitor Center features educational displays, viewing platforms, and a gift shop. The campground sits within the ecologically diverse Monongahela National Forest, where elevations range from 1,000 to 4,863 feet and terrain variations support rich biodiversity.
Directions
From Elkins, WV, take US 33 east 34 miles. Turn right into the campground. From Petersburg, WV, take State Highway 28 south 22 miles. Turn right into the campground. From Franklin, WV, take US 33 west 24 miles. Turn left into the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Monongahela.Potomac@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 567-3082 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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