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Stuart Recreation Area is set in a mixed forest along the banks of the Shavers Fork River. The river provides excellent fishing and is regularly stocked with trout. Hiking trails lead to outstanding overlooks, local caves and Blackwater Falls.
River swimming is a lot of fun, and there are plenty of trout to tempt anglers of all skill levels. The 2-mile River Loop Hiking Trail is enjoyed by many visitors, and is a great way to watch for birds and wildlife.
The campground lies on a single loop with long spurs. Drinking water and accessible flush toilets and showers are provided, with a dump station is on-site. Each site comes with a campfire ring, tent pad, lantern post and electric hookups.
The day-use area has three picnic pavilions with maintained fields and a beach on the riverfront.
The campground is perched along a bend on the Shavers Fork River. Shavers is a tributary of the Cheat River, a popular rafting river with rocky rapids.
Stuart is in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations here range from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.
The town of Elkins is a 14-minute drive from the campground. An annual Mountain State Forest Festival takes place here every October.
From Elkins, West Virginia: Take Highway 219 to Highway 33. Travel east for approximately 4 miles, turn north on old Route 33 and travel for 2 miles. Turn left at Highway 6 (at the Stuart Recreation Area directional sign) and drive .25 miles to entrance.
This place offers camping, rv camping, a trail, fishing areas, and the best swimming hole around. The day use/parking fee is $5, but it's just as easy to hike in to the swimming hole from the trail.
Stuart Recreation Area is a beautiful campground with amenities. The flora is gorgeous.
Campground and shower was clean with nice hot water. Camp host was very helpful and made several rounds daily to check on things. No trash, very pleasant stay.
Nice size camping site with electric water fill for tanks near sites. The hiking was nice with a beautiful overlook. The day use area was well kept up with nice open areas for picnics walking and availability to the beautiful rock stream.
We only encountered a time where there was not water available. Enjoyed would definitely return. Lots to do near by.
The tent sights were clean and had pads to put tents on. There were poles to hang lanterns on. It was a wooded area and quiet. Bathrooms were decent. Shower when no one else is because the water gets cool. We stayed one night which was okay however I wouldn’t be a place I’d want to stay for a long time. Not much going on.
