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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.
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.
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.
Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not on-site. Drinking water can be accessed from the Blue Bend Campground.
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.
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.
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.
$75/night
Blue Meadow Campground was closed when I came by the last weekend in September. The gate was closed at the entrance off Anthony Road as you can see from my photo.
