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Blue Bend Rec Area
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Blue Bend Rec Area

Falling Spring, West Virginia · 1,942 ftIn Monongahela National Forest

At a glance

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

Price per night
$16–$50recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
23From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 50 amp, no water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
1,942 ft592 m
Season
Late Mar – NovFrom fs.usda.gov · Oct 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops1

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

Amenities

Correct

  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

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.Recreation

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Blue Bend Rec Area: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TuePatchy Fog then Sunny75°56°
  • WedSunny76°61°
  • ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 87% chance of rain71°60°
  • FriChance Rain Showers, 37% chance of rain70°36°
  • SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain50°29°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

37.92028, -80.27111
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Falling Spring
Park
Monongahela National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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