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Bear Heaven Recreation Area

Elkins, WV 26241, United States

Bear Heaven Recreation Area
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Ryan Gallagher
Ryan Gallagher
Very secluded and peaceful. It was extremely clean and the scenery is absolutely phenomenal. There are rock faces all throughout the campground and decent hiking trails. Once the sun goes down expect to hear some creepy sounds and creatures sneaking around. If Bigfoot exists it’s definitely here!
Soren Harward
Soren Harward
Clean, secluded, rustic and little-used campsite. It's a bit of a drive off the main road, but makes a really good base camp for exploring the Cheat Mountain area or Otter Creek Wilderness. Definitely check out the Bickle Knob tower a few miles to the east if you go.
Cameron Kirk
Cameron Kirk
This was the first place we ever camped at when we moved to West Virginia. It was like our first home here. It gave us exactly what we needed. Rocks to climb, caves to explore, just down the road a beautiful clear river called otter creek. If you want to stay the night it's only 5 bucks a night and it's worth it. There's about 5 or 6 lots but it's a great spot.
C Miller
C Miller
We have camped there a couple of times. Likely the most secluded place that we have ever camped. Primitive camping to be sure, think there are 8 spots available. Extreme tree cover, so much so that it is likely a good 15 degrees or more cooler than out in the sun. Peaceful and quiet.
Daniel Ray
Daniel Ray
Amazing off the beaten trail stop. We go every year. Tons to do. Definitely need to go to the look out towers after sunset to see the stars.
David Petty
David Petty
Most relaxing, serene place to go for a relaxing week/weekend camping in the Monongahela National Forest. Absolutely love this nook in the woods!
Matthew Lawson
Matthew Lawson
Small National Forest campground with pit toilet (bring TP), no water and a great hour explore of excellent rock formation from day-use picnic area. Camp is likely full every summer weekend. Easy access to upper Otter Creek Wilderness trails. Heard a distant bear hoot and foxes yipping by night, hounds braying by day.
Tyler Hartman
Tyler Hartman1 year ago
took too much acid here once. gorgeous, well kept campsite. great hiking trail and awesome rock formations for light climbing. but the too much acid part kinda ruined it for me. recommend the campsite, don’t recommend the acid.
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