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BLUE MEADOW, WV

Status: Closed through Thu May 23 2013   Season Dates

Overview

Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.

Natural Features:

At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain.

The Monongahela National Forest comprises about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year. A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.

Recreation:

Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming.

Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks and has a trail shelter for overnight use. Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.

Facilities:

Blue Meadow's group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites. It comes with picnic tables, grills, lantern posts and trash collection services.

Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not on-site. Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
  • Birding
  • Creek Access
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Lantern Posts
  • Parking Area
  • Swimming
  • Trails
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Wildlife Viewing
Know Before You Go
  • Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility
  • For more information on Monongahela National Forest, click here

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.925, -80.25
37°55'30"N, 80°15'0"W

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.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

BLUE MEADOW
MONONGAHELA
WV

Phone Number:

Project Office:(304)536-2144