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Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along the Horseshoe Run River, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing.
Day hiking options include the 1.8-mile Losh Trail, the Dorman Ridge Trail at 1.3 miles, and Two Camp, a short 0.3 mile hike. Fishing for trout is a popular pastime and hunting is allowed in an area about a mile beyond the recreation area.
Each site offers picnic tables, grills, and waste receptacles and standard sites have electric hookups. There are accessible vault toilets and non-accessible flush toilets. Hand pumps and a drinking fountain with faucet are available. The camp store sells firewood and ice. The two group picnic shelters are accessible. The large electric pavilion has an occupancy limit of 75, and the small non-electric pavilion has an occupancy limit of 10.
Within the recreation area, open fields are mowed and gravel roads are maintained along the river. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevation ranges from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.
Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country.
Take a scenic drive throughout the forest. Fall brings incredible foliage colors to the region.
From Parsons, take State Route 72 northeast to State Route 5 to St. George. In St. George, turn south on State Route 1. Follow State Route 1 to the intersection of State Route 7. Turn left on State Route 7 and continue past the YMCA Camp Horseshoe to the Horseshoe Recreation Area entrance.
There is a $7.00/night fee charged for Electric Sites in addition to the $15.00/night use fee. This $7.00 fee is not discountable.
Interagency Pass and Access Pass Daily Rates for Electric Sites in Loop A will be reduced to $14.50 per day for holders of these passes. Pass holder must be staying on site. Loop B pass holder fee will be $8.50 per night.
Very nice campground, well spread out camp sites, flushing toilets, and a place to swim. Also has a large field for any field activities you may want to do. Easily one of my favorite campgrounds.
Wasn't a big fan. People were friendly but amenities sucked. Although there were flushing toilets there weren't any showers available. I came home with infection where it really hurts. Sorry to be blunt but if you run a facility you should have all things available. Next thing is, I'm handicapped and had no reasonable access to the river. Not even Cool. Won't be visiting again until things change.
