Big Bend Campground is a lightly used family campground located in Smoke Hole Canyon, beside the south branch of the Potomac River. The campground can accommodate tents, RVs, and camping trailers on 46 sites, 18 of which may not be reserved. Each site lies in the shade of beautiful old-growth forest and has a lantern holder, fire pit, and picnic table. Each loop also has toilets and a shower house. You can spend your days exploring over 30 miles of maintained hiking trails or be more adventurous and set off into the expansive backcountry. The river offers canoeing and kayaking and you can also do some trout fishing and birdwatching.

Big Bend Campground, Monongahela National Forest, WV 26241, Phone: 304-358-3253

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