Established Camping
Seneca Shadows
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 30, 2023 through May 18, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 30, 2023 through May 18, 2024.
About
National Forest
Monongahela National Forest
Overview
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.
Fee Info
For Standard Electric sites, there is a $8 electric attribute fee in addition to the site use fee of $22 to $36.
Reservation Info
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerSeneca Shadows campground
It’s a nice campground. It has nice bathrooms. You can hear roads noise from the main road. The sites are mostly paved areas. The group sites are very cool with a good view of Seneca rocks.
GuideA Slice of Heaven
This Campground was great!!! No water hookups but we had electric in Loop C, which was expected. Seneca Rocks was majestic and lots of fun outdoors areas to explore in the area such as Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob. We drove up to Blackwater Falls and then Blackwater Outdoors Adventures to tube down the Cheat River (about 1 hour drive away). Seneca Caverns and Smokehole Caverns are nearby to for other fun outings.
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RangerA great site just off the highway!
I stayed here twice in August going to and returning from New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. The first stay I had a reservation but since it was mid- week there were plenty of empty sites.
On the return trip I just showed up at 5:00 PM and the loop I stayed on had only one other camper. I stayed in the same campsite each time.
I The campsite did not have electric or water but the other loops were full service. The camp host was friendly and helpful. The parking pad was gravel but fairly level. The site had a good table and fire ring. All of these sites were spaced far apart and are wooded.
Location
Seneca Shadows is located in West Virginia
Directions
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.
Address
MONONGAHELA
WV
Coordinates
38.8222222 N
79.3872222 W