Stuart Recreation Area
Open mid-April through Columbus Day weekend in October. Reservations accepted via Recreation.gov 5-360 days in advance; some sites are first-come, first-served. Gates locked 9 p.m. to 7 p.m. Maximum 14-day stay. The recreation area may flood during high water events.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 8:30PM EDT until July 21 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
SVRRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... North central Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 830 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Sutton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Rock Cave, Flatwoods, Alexander, Eden, Cleveland, Helvetia, Alton, Heaters, Walkersville, Kanawha Head, Ireland, Falls Mills, and French Creek. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 66 and 76.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:38PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 7:30PM EDT until July 21 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 506, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LAWRENCE IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY GILMER NICHOLAS ROANE TAYLOR WEBSTER IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON LEWIS POCAHONTAS RANDOLPH UPSHUR IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA BOONE FAYETTE KANAWHA LINCOLN PUTNAM IN WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA CABELL WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALUM CREEK, BELINGTON, BRIDGEPORT, BUCKHANNON, BURNSVILLE, CEREDO, CHARLESTON, CLARKSBURG, CLAY, COWEN, CRAIGSVILLE, ELKINS, FAYETTEVILLE, GASSAWAY, GLENVILLE, GRAFTON, GRANTSVILLE, HAMLIN, HARTS, HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK, HUNTINGTON, HURRICANE, KENOVA, LOUISA, MADISON, MARLINTON, OAK HILL, PHILIPPI, RICHWOOD, SAINT ALBANS, SOUTH CHARLESTON, SPENCER, SUMMERSVILLE, SUTTON, TEAYS VALLEY, WAYNE, WEBSTER SPRINGS, WEST UNION, WESTON, AND YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK.
About
Stuart Recreation Area sits in a scenic bend of the Shavers Fork River within the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the campground offers 26 camping units (25 single sites and 1 double site) plus a group site accommodating up to 40 people. All standard campsites feature electric hookups, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables, and paved spurs. Facilities include a six-unit flush restroom with four shower units, vault toilets, drinking water, and an RV dump station. A recently renovated historic cabin is also available for rental. Three day-use pavilions and a 14-acre field with river beach access serve day visitors. The Shavers Fork River is regularly stocked with trout for catch-and-release fishing (state license and stamps required), and river swimming is popular in summer. The 2-mile River Loop Hiking Trail offers opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. The town of Elkins is a 14-minute drive away and hosts the annual Mountain State Forest Festival each October.
Directions
From Elkins, West Virginia: Take Highway 219 to Highway 33. Travel east for approximately 4 miles, turn north on old Route 33 and travel for 2 miles. Turn left at Highway 6 (at the Stuart Recreation Area directional sign) and drive 0.25 miles to entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $33 - $130 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 636-5070 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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