Established Camping
Bear Heaven Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 2, 2023 through April 13, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 2, 2023 through April 13, 2024.
About
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.…
Fee Info
Camping fees are $5/night for each site. Fees are payable at the campground.
Reservation Info
Sites are non-reservable and operated on a first come, first served basis.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires

A Slice of Bear Heaven
I found this completely by accident late at night and I was shocked when woke the next morning.

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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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…
Location
Bear Heaven Campground is located in West Virginia
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
38.93051769 N
79.68028475 W