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Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from most campsites. Recreation Rock climbers and hikers adore Seneca Rocks. Both sports will take visitors to the top of the impressive rocky tops with rewarding views of the mountains and valleys beyond. The hiking trail can be accessed across the street from the Seneca Shadows Campground. Seneca Rocks Visitor Center provides a catch-and-release fishing area, viewing platforms, educational displays and a gift shop. Facilities Seneca Shadows is a modern campground with flush toilets, lantern posts, picnic tables and campfire rings. The large facility has a selection of walk-to tent sites, standard RV sites and tent-only group sites. Loop C has electric hookups. Firewood is available for sale on-site. Natural Features The campground sits in the river valley within the Monongahela National Forest, which extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range 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. Nearby Attractions Campers make Seneca Shadows a convenient base camp while traveling through the Potomac Highlands. Explore the scenic roadways, especially when fall colors are at their peak. ADA Access: N
From Elkins WV, take US 33 east 34 miles. Turn right into the campground.
From Petersburg, WV, take State Hwy 28 south 22 miles. Turn right into the campground.
From Franklin, WV, take US 33 west 24 miles. Turn left into the campground.
For Standard Electric sites, there is a $8 electric attribute fee in addition to the site use fee of $22 to $36.
Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months in advance for group sites.
Very nice campground, beautiful view of Seneca Rocks from the Sunrise Trail in the campground. Facilities are basic, pit toilets and a couple of central shower buildings with hot showers (hold the button down for water- shower twister 🤣). The campground manager was awesome, took great care of the facilities and offered tips on great things to see and do in the area. We stayed a week and enjoyed every minute! Great box turtle population in the campground, drive carefully!
One of the greatest times I've ever had camping. Rich and Christy were awesome and so helpful on numerous occasions without hesitation. I will be staying here again. I also recommend others camping here as well. Also this place is in the middle of a hikers paradise!
Got a site online and had no issues pulling up to our spot and setting up. The campsites are nice and have a raised platform for tents. The area is beautiful and very close to Via Ferrata at Nelson's rock and Smoke Hole Caverns. Super friendly rangers, they even came by Saturday morning with coffee and told us about the activities down by the welcome center they had that night about bats.
This camp ground is really clean, well maintained and close to trails. We really enjoyed warm showers! It has beautiful views from some camping spots. There is only one problem. If you are a light sleeper then there is a heavy tractor-trailer traffic caring cement from near by manufactory. I could not sleep well at the camp ground #71 because it was so close to the road intersection behind the trees. We had to leave earlier after a couple of nights and went to Spruce Knob campground (totally peaceful). If you don't care about traffic noise then this is a good location.
Nicely cut grass, friendly personnel, close to the convenience store and hiking trails.
We had a fantastic campground experience here over the past weekend. Plenty of plots to pick from whether you’re looking for Rv, tent grounds with electric or tent grounds with no electric. Each section looked to have its own outhouse as well which I haven’t seen much of at other campgrounds. The cash pay system was very easy and straightforward, the caretakers that come around a couple times a day to check on you and ask if you need anything were wonderful and inviting, and the location has plenty of spots for a fantastic view of Seneca rocks right in the camping spaces. We stayed at a basic tent spot #50 right at the edge of one corner to the tree line that had a very short and sweet trail with a brilliant view of the rocks that took 2-3 minutes to walk. Each day there were maybe a handful of other tent camping guests but it worked since some of the spots available have so much space in-between, also considering there were around 40 spots for basic tents to choose from. Area was very well maintained and easily showed how much care is given to providing such a positive experience.
I highly recommend this sight and have future plans to return.
