Camping › West Virginia › Howell Run Picnic Area
Howell Run Picnic Area
5 mi southwest of Bloomington, MD · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Howell Run Picnic Area
The Howell Run Picnic Area is a day use facility overlooking Jennings Randolph Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for picnicking, sightseeing and hiking. A nesting pair of bald eagles call Jennings Randolph Lake home. Bring binoculars for the lucky chance to spot a bald eagle. At the Howell Run Picnic Area, enjoy the panoramic view of the lake. Walk the Lakeside trail which connects the picnic area with the Shaw Beach area. Shelter 2 is handicap accessible and has running water. It is closest to the restroom and playground equipment. The Gazebo is located in the center of the picnic area. Shelter 1 is the first shelter as you drive in. Each shelter comfortably accommodates groups of up to 30 people in a lovely lakeside setting. The Lake spans 952 acres in the rugged hills of the West Virginia Allegany Mountains. A mile down the road is Shaw Beach where you can enjoy swimming. The…
- Managed by: Jennings Randolph Lake, USACE
- Where: 5 mi southwest of Bloomington, MD · 39.41694, -79.12722
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.
Good to know
AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Robert W Craig 0.6 mi
- Abram’s Creek Retreat & Campground 8.5 mi
- Wapocoma Campground 19.3 mi
- Big Anchor Campground 19.5 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi N of Romney 21.1 mi
- Milleson's Walnut Grove Campground 24.4 mi