Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground
Located on State Route 16, near Alvon, West Virginia, Blue Bend is in a rustic and beautiful setting along scenic Anthony Creek. The area serves both campers and daytime visitors, and is popular for fishing, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Most of these trails were constructed in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers three scenic overlooks and has a trail shelter for overnight use. The South Boundary Trail travels from the beautiful Greenbrier River, fords Anthony Creek, then winds through mountains along the forest’s southern boundary. The Beaver’s Tale Braille plaques along its route invite the visitor to explore this unique river-bottom site.
Before you go
Season
Late March – November/Possibly September
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Campground Fees • Single Site - $16/night • Single Site with Electric - $20/night • Double Site with Electric - $40/night Pavilion Rental • $25/day • Available May - October
Restrictions
Campground maximum length of stay is 14 days. • Campground Checkout time is 2:00 p.m. • No saddle, pack, or draft animals allowed on Blue Bend Trail #614 .
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.