Blue Meadow
Monongahela National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV, WV
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.Blue Meadow’s group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Blue Meadow offers 18 sites with fire rings and picnic tables in White Sulphur Springs, WV, with access to Anthony Creek for trout fishing and the popular Blue Hole swimming spot. The nearby Anthony Creek Trail and Big Draft Wilderness provide hiking and exploration opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also Eastern Screech-Owl, Turkey Vulture, and Eastern Garter Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Blue Meadow: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand The Blue Hole in Anthony Creek is a documented favorite for swimming Sites 1-17 may be available first-come, first-serve when not reserved as a group campground
Skip Blue Meadow if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only. Your RV is not self-contained.
Best time to visit Blue Meadow: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Bend Rec Area (Renick, 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 Meadow
Cell signal at Blue Meadow (WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, 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 Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.Blue Meadow’s group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
The Blue Hole in Anthony Creek is a documented favorite for swimming
Sites 1-17 may be available first-come, first-serve when not reserved as a group campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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
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- 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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