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Bear Heaven Campground
2 mi northeast of Bowden, WV · AT&T 5G
About Bear Heaven Campground
A small primitive campground located approximately 14 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia, on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) near the [Otter Creek Wilderness](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=12369). 8 available sites are nestled along rock outcroppings that offer unique landscapes. There is stream fishing and hiking located nearby. Middle Point Trail 140, 3.7 miles in length is located along Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) west of the Campground. The Otter Creek Wilderness offers several trails and more challenging experiences just next door.
- Fees: Camping fees are $5/night for each site. Fees are payable at the campground.
- Season: Mid-April – November
- Managed by: Monongahela National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi northeast of Bowden, WV · 38.93052, -79.68028
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 11.8 mi |
| Hedrick Camp Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Shavers Mountain Trail | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Middle Point | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Yellow Creek Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Mcgowan Mountain Trail | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 3.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.3 mi
Water fill-up: 24.8 mi
Propane: 9.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · in Bowden 1.9 mi
- Campsite · in Bowden 2.1 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi SE of Bowden 2.4 mi
- Campsite · in Bowden 2.6 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi W of Bowden 3.1 mi
- Campsite · 6 mi E of Elkins 3.4 mi