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Blue Bend Rec Area
7 mi southeast of Falling Spring, WV · No signal at camp
About Blue Bend Rec Area
Blue Bend Recreation Area is a quaint wooded area filled with plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping opportunities. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic wood tables and shelters appeal to many day and overnight visitors. The recreation area, along Anthony Creek, has a selection of single family campsites and 2 picnic shelters. The large group picnic shelter accommodates 75 people and can be reserved in peak season. Swimming is nice and refreshing in Anthony Creek, and anglers can find trout here. The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to the BIg Draft WIlderness. A popular excursion into the wilderness is the 5-mile Blue Bend Loop Trail, which connects to the Anthony Creek Trail. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. Flush toilets and showers are available in summer, and vault toilets can be used through the spring and fall seasons.…
- Fees: Fees are reduced when water system is shut down in the fall each year in mid October and then raised again in teh spring when water systems…
- Season: Late March – November/Possibly September
- Managed by: Monongahela National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi southeast of Falling Spring, WV · 37.92028, -80.27111
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bend Loop Trail #614 | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Anthony Creek Trail # 618 | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 3.7 mi |
| South Boundary Trail # 615 | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 4.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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.Camps nearby
- Blue Meadow 1.2 mi
- Mile 20.5 Campsite 4.1 mi
- Gheny Nook Campground 5.7 mi
- Mile 9.5 Campsite 6.5 mi
- Mile 28.5 Campsite 6.5 mi
- Mile 32.1 Campsite 7.2 mi