| Location | Petersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $27–$50/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (202 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 30 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 45 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights40 sites open for every night · from $27/night
Big Bend (Wv) is a Recreation.gov campground in WV. It lists 45 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 30 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 045 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 043 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 027 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 037 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 46 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 024 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 042 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (202 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Great campsite, had everything we needed and the hosts were so sweet! The fire pits have optional grills which is nice, there are flush toilets, easy access to drinking water and trash bins. There are trees between lots so there is privacy as well. Great experience!”
“The sites are in great shape and the facilities are well maintained and clean. Beautiful mountains surrounding with easy hiking and exploring along the river. The hosts were very nice and helpful.”
“Loved this spot! Saw pileated woodpeckers, an Eagle , beautiful river, Loved it!!”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Big Bend Campground sits along a pronounced bend of the South Branch Potomac River inside Smoke Hole Canyon, where the current and the steep, tree-lined walls shape a lively riverside scene. The campground is explicitly family-oriented and functions as a recreation hub for fishing, tubing, kayaking and river swimming; a one-mile Big Bend Loop Trail traces most of the river bend and is an easy walk that keeps you close to the water. For people who want to stretch farther, roughly 30 miles of maintained trails are nearby and mountain biking is permitted on most of them, while the larger Monongahela National Forest supports a wide range of activities from auto touring and boating to climbing, interpretive programs and wildlife viewing making Big Bend a convenient base for both short outings and longer exploratory days. The woods here include stands of older trees that put on strong fall color, and the canyon's name reflects local lore about caves and rising mist that gave the impression of "smoke holes." The campground has 46 total campsites, and per the official breakdown every site is configured for both RVs and tents. Of those 46 sites, 18 are non-reservable (first-come, first-served), and the river loop includes 12 sites with tent pads for easier tent setup; all sites are fitted with a lantern holder, picnic table and fire ring. Practical services include drinking water, a dump-and-fill station, two pit toilets, flush-toilet restrooms in each loop and a single shower house. Because fees and seasonal dates can change, plan to check the Monongahela National Forest website or contact the local ranger district for current reservation procedures and seasonal availability before you go. Access is by car via WV Route 28/55 and the local Smoke Hole Road from Petersburg (about 24 miles when following the published driving directions), and the campground is within a day's drive of larger cities such as Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh for those looking to escape to the canyon for a long weekend.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
| ✓ |
| $27 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $43 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $43 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $43 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $43 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Big Bend (Wv). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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