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BIG BEND (WV)

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The 10 most popular campsites at BIG BEND (WV)

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (May–Jul). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 006

Best here

Ranked #1 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 003

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 004

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 002

Top pick

Ranked #4 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 007

Standout

Ranked #5 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 13 · Electric

Site 001

Standout

Ranked #6 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 009

Standout

Ranked #7 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 012

Standout

Ranked #8 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 010

Standout

Ranked #9 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 011

Standout

Ranked #10 of 46

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Big Bend Campground is in the northern portion of the Monongahela National Forest, boasting beautiful old growth trees that become vibrant with color in fall. The river runs north through the Smoke Hole Canyon, which bears a name of uncertain origin. One theory is Native Americans used the caves of the gorge for smoking meat, which created "smoke holes." Another is that misty fog often lies along the river and ascends in what looks like smoke from a hole.

Recreation
The Big Bend Loop Trail is a one-mile nature trail that circles the campground. The majority of the trail follows along the river bend. Thirty miles of maintained trails can be found nearby, and mountain biking is permitted on most trails.

Nearby
The Highland Scenic Highway provides an unforgettable drive through narrow, steep valleys and rolling, tree-topped mountains. Estimated time to drive on this byway is two to four hours, and highlights include Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Summit Lake and Falls of Hills Creek.

Phone: 304-358-3253
Facilities: 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. The campground contains two single-unit vault toilets, two double-unit flush toilets, and a four-unit flush restroom with four showers some of which are accessible. Jess Judy Group Campground contains three reservable sites that will accommodate up to 40 people each. The campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, and four single-unit vault toilets. There is no electric or drinking water at the group campground although persons camping at Jess Judy Group Campground may obtain water at Big Bend Campground. The group campground is not accessible. There are trash dumpsters located in each loop of the campground for garbage collection and disposal. There is one recreation vehicle dump station in Big Bend Campground located adjacent to the campground. Visitors staying at Jess Judy Group Campground may use the dump station at Big Bend Campground. There is an underground holding tank attached to the dump station. Holder is responsible for daily operations and maintenance attached the dump station and holding tank. There is a wastewater treatment facility (Filtered Drain Field) located within the campground. Holder is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of this facility. The average operation and maintenance season for Big Bend Campground and Jess Judy Group Campground has been from approximately April 10th through Oct 31st. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campgrounds from the second Friday night in April through the last Saturday night in October. The Big Bend Loop Trail is a one-mile nature trail that circles the campground. The majority of the trail follows along the river bend. Thirty miles of maintained trails can be found nearby, and mountain biking is permitted on most trails.
Directions: Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, West Virginia, for 8 miles. Turn left onto Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto the Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 3 miles to Big Bend Campground.