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Seneca Shadows Campground Entrance Sign
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Seneca Shadows

Whitmer, West Virginia · 1,654 ftIn Monongahela National Forest

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

At a glance

7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$17–$52recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
81From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialElectric 30 amp, no water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
1,654 ft504 m
Season
Apr – OctFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops4

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

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

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 vault restrooms, one double-toilet vault restroom, and four multiple-toilet flush restrooms with showers. There are trash dumpsters located throughout Seneca Shadows Campground for garbage collection and disposal.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, 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
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Cell service at Seneca Shadows: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny, 5% chance of rain81°63°
  • ThuRain Showers, 92% chance of rain68°63°
  • FriRain Showers, 83% chance of rain72°38°
  • SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 20% chance of rain48°31°
  • SunSunny60°40°

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

38.82222, -79.38722
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Whitmer
Park
Monongahela National Forest

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

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