Stuart Recreation Area
Monongahela National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: PARSONS, WV, WV
Price: From $33 per night
Price range: $33–$150 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (112 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Stuart Campground and Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing and is regularly stocked with trout. Hiking trails lead to outstanding overlooks, local caves and Blackwater Falls.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stuart-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Stuart Recreation Area offers 26 electric hookup sites in a mixed forest along Shavers Fork River with excellent trout fishing and hiking trails to overlooks, caves, and Blackwater Falls. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, spacious sites, helpful camp host, and beautiful natural surroundings.
Wildlife alert: Northeastern Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Mourning Warbler, and North American Killdeer observed within 8km
Insider tips for Stuart Recreation Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand 26 of 31 sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly if you need full hookups Shavers Fork River is regularly stocked with trout for fishing
Skip Stuart Recreation Area if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous camping—early booking is essential.
Best time to visit Stuart Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Middle Mountain Cabins (BARTOW, WV), Gatewood Group (PETERSBURG, WV), Spruce Knob Lake (RIVERTON, WV), Horseshoe Recreation Area (Parsons, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stuart Recreation Area
Cell signal at Stuart Recreation Area (PARSONS, WV): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
The Stuart Campground and Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing and is regularly stocked with trout. Hiking trails lead to outstanding overlooks, local caves and Blackwater Falls.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 federal campground with high demand
26 of 31 sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly if you need full hookups
Shavers Fork River is regularly stocked with trout for fishing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Elkins, West Virginia: Take Highway 219 to Highway 33. Travel east for approximately 4 miles, turn north on old Route 33 and travel for 2 miles. Turn left at Highway 6 (at the Stuart Recreation Area directional sign) and drive .25 miles to entrance.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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