Horseshoe Recreation Area

Overview

Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along Horseshoe Run, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and relaxing beside the creek in the beautiful Monongahela National Forest.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $7 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

304-478-2481

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Horseshoe Recreation 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

• Shingletree TrailheadTrailhead · 8.3 mi from camp

  New USFS Trailhead for Shingletree and South Haddix Trail System following completion of Corridor H development to Parsons. OpenStreetMap

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• Blackwater Canyon TrailHike · 9.9 mi long · 5.5 mi from campShow on map
• Lindy Point TrailHike · 0.4 mi long · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• ADT - West Virginia - Seg 2Hike · 67.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 6.7 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by American Discovery Trail Society.

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• Shay Trace TrailHike · 1.0 mi long · 7.0 mi from campShow on map
• Cherry Lane TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 7.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Lindy Point TrailBike ride · 0.4 mi long · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Davis TrailBike ride · 0.3 mi long · 8.0 mi from campShow on map
• Wallman TrailsBike ride · 10.5 mi long · 19.0 mi from campShow on map
• Blue TrailBike ride · 2.9 mi long · 19.5 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Hoyes Run to Sang Run on the Upper YoughioghenyPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 26.1 mi from camp

  A mostly easy paddle--kayak, canoe or raft--on upper Youghiogheny River and important to check water levels. National Park Service

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• Paddle Hoyes Run to Sang Run on the Upper YoughioghenyPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 26.1 mi from camp

  A mostly easy paddle--kayak, canoe or raft--on upper Youghiogheny River and important to check water levels. National Park Service

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• Paddle Hoyes Run to Sang Run on the Upper YoughioghenyPaddling and rafting · 2-4 Hours · 26.1 mi from camp

  A mostly easy paddle--kayak, canoe or raft--on upper Youghiogheny River and important to check water levels. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Close MountainPeak · 2,877 ft · 1.0 mi from camp

  Close Mountain is a summit in West Virginia, in the United States. Wikipedia

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• Limestone MountainPeak · 3,100 ft · 6.0 mi from camp

  Limestone Mountain is a summit in West Virginia, in the United States. Wikipedia

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• Albert FallsWaterfall · 5.6 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Blackwater Canyon Trail.

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• Douglas FallsWaterfall · 5.8 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Blackwater Canyon Trail.

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• Pase PointViewpoint · 6.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Timberline MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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.