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West Virginia
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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BLUE MEADOW
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Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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. Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions 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.

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~26 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.

BOLAR MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA
~27 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.
Blue Meadow Group Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wisconsin.
Blue Bend Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near West Virginia.
Blue Bend Campground
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wisconsin.
BLUE BEND REC AREA
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near West Virginia.
Blue Bend Loop Trail Shelter
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wisconsin.
Anthony Creek Dispersed Campsites
~3 min drive
Rustic dispersed camping in Wisconsin forest lands with 25 primitive sites.
Gheny Nook Campground
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near West Virginia.
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~21 min drive
A worthwhile stop near West Virginia.