Big Bend (Wv)

Petersburg, West Virginia · 1,457 ft · In Monongahela National Forest

Photos: Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, inc.

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At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $27–$50recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 46From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 1,457 ft (444 m)1,457 ft444 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Not yet known
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Loops2

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Loop	Sites	Site types	Longest rig	Open
RIVR	12	12 standard	25 ft
UPPR	34	34 standard	30 ft

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

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Overview

Big Bend is located in the Smoke Hole Canyon Smoke Hole Canyon next to the South Branch of the Potomac River at the end of County Route 2. Located 10 miles south west of Petersburg, West Virginia. The river is located 200 feet from campground and is open for fishing and non-motorized boat use. A one mile loop trail is available for hiking at the campground and 60 miles of backcountry trails are located close by in the Seneca Creek Backcountry as well as the trails located in Smoke Hole Canyon.

Big Bend Campground is comprised of 46 standard non-electric camping units with fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs. In addition, there is a developed host site equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups. Parts of the campground and facilities within it are ABA accessible.

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