Blue Meadow
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
| Walk-in | 4 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 5 | Yes | |||
| 08 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 09 | Walk-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 001 | Group | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 50 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $75/night |
| Accessibility | Site 015 is listed accessible |
Blue Meadow's group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-to sites. It comes with picnic tables, grills, lantern posts and trash collection services. Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.9250° N, 80.2500° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not on-site.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedArrowhead Trails Rx
45 mi from the campground · 195 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Appalachian Sport ↗ | 22.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | MT Joy RV ↗ | 41 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 2.2 miBlue Bend Loop Trail #614 ↗5 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miAnthony Creek Trail # 6183.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.8 miSouth Boundary Trail # 615 ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- inGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,487,961 acres
- 1.4 miBig Draft Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,147 acres
- 6.4 miSpice Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,037 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain. The Monongahela National Forest comprises about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year. A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.
Recreation
Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest. Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.
Nearby
The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.
Guidebooks for Monongahela National Forest and West Virginia
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- Five-Star Trails: West Virginia's Monongahela National ForestJohnny Molloy, 2022Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blue Meadow?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Blue Meadow?
$75/night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blue Meadow?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blue Meadow have?
37 sites, including 13 standard sites without power, 4 walk-in sites, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Blue Meadow?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Blue Meadow?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Blue Meadow?
Site 015 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Blue Meadow?
Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Blue Meadow?
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive.
Source: Getting there
What if Blue Meadow is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Blue Bend Recreation Area (1.2 mi), Lake Sherwood (14.2 mi), and Morris Hill Campground (15.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby