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Bear Heaven Campground

6 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from November 2, 2024 through April 13, 2025.

Bear Heaven Campground, near Elkins, West Virginia, is a charming spot tucked away in the Monongahela National Forest. This place is all about simplicity and nature, offering spacious tent sites surrounded by beautiful wooded areas and unique boulders just waiting to be explored.

The campground features basic amenities like vault toilets and trash disposal, but don’t expect running water or showers. Visitors have raved about the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper recalling, “It was very secluded, quiet, and well-maintained.” If you’re looking for a place to unwind and connect with nature, this is it.

For those eager to stretch their legs, there are plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails nearby. Just a short drive away, you can check out the Bickel Knob fire tower for some of the best views in the state. As one reviewer put it, “You can either walk through or climb these boulders,” making it a fun spot for adventurers of all ages.

While the campground is small and can fill up quickly, it offers a great base for outdoor activities. Whether you're here to relax or explore, Bear Heaven Campground is a fantastic choice for a back-to-basics camping experience.

Description

National Forest

Monongahela National Forest

A small primitive campground located approximately 14 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia, on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) near the Otter Creek Wilderness. 8 available sites are nestled along rock outcroppings that offer unique landscapes. There is stream fishing and hiking located nearby. Middle Point Trail #140,__3.7 miles in length is located along Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) west of the Campground. The Otter Creek Wilderness offers several trails and__more challenging experiences just next door.

Reservation Info

Sites are non-reservable and operated on a first come, first served basis.

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Location

Bear Heaven Campground is located in West Virginia

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Directions

From Elkins go east on State Highway 33 for approximately 11 miles, turn left on Forest Road 91 at the top of Shaver's Mountain. Follow Forest Road 91 for approximately 3 miles. Bear Heaven Campground will be on the left.

Coordinates

38.930517 N
79.680284 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

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  • Tent Sites

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For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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6 Reviews

Ann P.
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2019

Primitive but beautiful

Spacious sites with fire pits. Vault toilet and trash. A few minutes down the road from the Bickel Knob fire tower.

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Jen S.
Reviewed Jul. 5, 2019

20+ years later, still remember this spot!

I camped here 20+ years ago when I (a city girl) had just started camping and I still think about how awesome this place was. One day I'll definitely get back here. It was very secluded, quiet, and well-maintained. We had fun exploring around the campground climbing the boulders, and there were tons of trails nearby, plus overlooks with beautiful views. This place helped inspire my love of camping and being outdoors.

Adam W.
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2018

Enjoyable Campground

Bear Heaven is a really cool place. The camp ground isn’t that large, but if you can find a spot you will be sure to enjoy yourself. Right beside the camp ground is a really cool area to explore unique boulders and rock structures. You can either walk through or climb these boulders. The area has several great hiking and mountains biking trails. Just a few miles up the mountain you can go to Bickles Knob firetower and get one of the best views in the state.

Ed M.
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Quiet and clean Campground

Nice campground that is seldom full. About ten tent sites with firepit, picnic table, clean concrete vault toilt. No running water or showers. Close to Elkins and half hour from Davis. Very nice area and primitive campsites to base your outdoor adventures from!

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Amber A.
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2016

Monongahela National Forest

Nice stream and views of rocky mountains, a perfect WV experience. It’s a very small campground so get here early. Sites are wooded and relatively private with basic facilities but no drinking water (bring treatment methods for the stream). It’s a nice base camp if you don’t mind driving to other trails nearby. Visit in spring with mountain laurel, rhododendrons, etc. are blooming in the nearby lands, it’s like nothing else! We didn’t see any bears in this bear heaven, but that’s probably a good thing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is poor.