Blue Bend Rec Area
Monongahela National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Renick, WV, WV
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. The recreation area, along Anthony Creek, has a selection of single family campsites and 2 picnic shelters.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Fishing
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Blue Bend Rec Area is a wooded recreation area constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, offering hiking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming opportunities along Anthony Creek. The rustic setting features 23 campsites suitable for both tent and self-contained RV camping.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnakes present in area (iNaturalist research-grade). Also: Eastern Small-footed Myotis, Wild Turkey, Canada Goose, Mallard, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Garter Snake, Red-bellied Snake.
Insider tips for Blue Bend Rec Area: Book early - this is a popular federal campground Bring your own water and waste management - no hookups available Group picnic shelter accommodates 75 people and can be reserved in peak season
Skip Blue Bend Rec Area if: You need RV hookups - none available at most sites. You're visiting November through April - campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Blue Bend Rec Area: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Meadow (WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV), Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin (White Sulphur Springs, WV), Lake Sherwood (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV), Morris Hill Campground (Covington, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blue Bend Rec Area
Cell signal at Blue Bend Rec Area (Renick, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. The recreation area, along Anthony Creek, has a selection of single family campsites and 2 picnic shelters.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a popular federal campground
Bring your own water and waste management - no hookups available
Group picnic shelter accommodates 75 people and can be reserved in peak season
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From White Sulphur Springs, travel 8 miles north on State Route 92. Turn left (west) at Alvon, West Virginia, onto State Route 16. Travel 4 miles to the recreation area.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Monongahela National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Monongahela National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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