Blue Bend Rec Area

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

304-536-2144 FOR DISTRICT OFFICE AND 304-536-1440 FOR CAMPGROUND FROM MAY TO AUGUST

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Blue Bend Rec Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Blue MeadowHike · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Greenbrier River Trail Anthony TrailheadTrailhead · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Greenbrier River Trail Spring Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• Greenbrier River Trail Keister TrailheadTrailhead · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Coles PointHike · 17.0 mi from campShow on map
• Lake Sherwood TrailHike · 3.4 mi long · 15.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Mountain biking

• Mountain Momma Expert Cross CountryBike ride · 50.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 23.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Round MountainPeak · 2,867 ft · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Hopkins MountainPeak · 3,287 ft · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Hills Creek SinkCave · 13.8 mi from campShow on map
• Falling Spring FallsWaterfall · 18.0 mi from camp

  A 262-foot waterfall.

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• Middle CascadesWaterfall · 17.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• The Homestead Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 25.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.