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Seneca Shadows

13 mi north of Franklin, WV · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Seneca Shadows

**The Seneca Shadows Campground** overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Seneca Shadows Campground is comprised of 11 standard camping units with electric hookups, 2 double camping units with electric hookups, 23 standard camping units without electric, 2 double camping units without electric, 40 walk-in camp sites and 3 group tent sites with drinking water, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there are two developed host sites equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups as well as an outdoor amphitheater that features lighting, sound equipment, and seating. The campground contains two four-toilet…

  • Fees: For Standard Electric sites, there is a $8 electric attribute fee in addition to the site use fee of $22 to $36.
  • Season: April – October
  • Managed by: Monongahela National Forest, FS
  • Where: 13 mi north of Franklin, WV · 38.82222, -79.38722

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingClimbing

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

40°
21°Jan
44°
23°Feb
53°
29°Mar
65°
37°Apr
73°
46°May
80°
54°Jun
84°
59°Jul
82°
57°Aug
76°
51°Sep
66°
39°Oct
54°
30°Nov
44°
25°Dec

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

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Seneca Rocks TrailHiking1.2 mi2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 8.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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