Stuart Recreation Area
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- Entrance gates are locked from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- Limit 2 vehicles per single site; a daily fee is charged for extra vehicles
- After Labor Day, the day-use area closes at 6 p.m.
- For more information on Monongahela National Forest, click here
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
RECREATION AREA MAY FLOOD - YOUR SAFTETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Elkins is a 14-minute drive from the campground. An annual Mountain State Forest Festival takes place here every October.
Recreation
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.
Contact Information
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CHEAT RANGER DIST PO BOX 368 PARSONS WV 26287
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 304-636-5070
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site Small Picnic, Loop DAY USE, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site Alpena , Loop DAY USE, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site Large Picnic, Loop DAY USE, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 024, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop OVERNIGHT, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop RCDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop STUA, Type Standard Electric
