Big Bend (Wv)

Monongahela National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkWest Virginia⭐ 4.7 (253)

🟢 11 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 46 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Big Bend (Wv) in West Virginia has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 21 in a row, UPPR #024–UPPR #044 next to each othersites RIVR #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, UPPR #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #046

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites UPPR #022

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, UPPR #025–UPPR #028 next to each othersites UPPR #014, #015, #016, #020, #025, #026, #027, #028, #030, #031, #032, #033, #035, #039, #040, #042

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, RIVR #007–RIVR #012 next to each othersites RIVR #002, #003, #004, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, UPPR #017, #029, #034, #036, #041, #043, #044, #046

Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 UPPR #018 & UPPR #019 next to each othersites RIVR #001, #005, UPPR #018, #019, #021, #022

Wed Oct 21 – Sat Oct 243 nightsbook these dates →sites UPPR #045

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, RIVR #009–RIVR #012 next to each othersites UPPR #024, RIVR #005, #007, #009, #010, #011, #012, UPPR #017, #018, #019, #021, #022, #029, #036, #041, #044, #045

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, RIVR #001–RIVR #003 next to each othersites RIVR #001, #002, #003, #006, #008, UPPR #015, #034, #037, #039

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite RIVR #003 — Campsite 3 — **Site RIVR #003** · Campsite 3Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

Campsite RIVR #003 — Site #3 — **Site RIVR #003** · Site #3J. Waggy

Campsite RIVR #004 — #4 — **Site RIVR #004** · #4J. Waggy

Campsite RIVR #005 — Campsite 5 — **Site RIVR #005** · Campsite 5Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

Campsite RIVR #005 — Site #5 — **Site RIVR #005** · Site #5J. Waggy

Campsite RIVR #006 — Campsite 6 — **Site RIVR #006** · Campsite 6Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

Campsite RIVR #006 — Site #6 — **Site RIVR #006** · Site #6J. Waggy

Campsite RIVR #007 — Campsite 7 — **Site RIVR #007** · Campsite 7Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

Campsite RIVR #007 — Site #7 — **Site RIVR #007** · Site #7J. Waggy

Campsite RIVR #008 — Site #8 — **Site RIVR #008** · Site #8J. Waggy

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 19.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Blink19.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Big Bend (Wv) over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 1–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $27–$50/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.7★★★★★252 ratings

5★202

4★36

3★9

2★3

1★2

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.1/4

AT&T0.0/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Bend (Wv) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Bend (Wv)?

Big Bend (Wv) in West Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Bend (Wv)?

Campsite fees at Big Bend (Wv) run about $27–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Bend (Wv) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Bend (Wv) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Bend (Wv)?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Big Bend (Wv) over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 1–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Bend (Wv) a good campground?

Big Bend (Wv) holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 253 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Bend (Wv)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Bend (Wv), Verizon rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 83 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Bend (Wv) located?

Big Bend (Wv) is located in Shenandoah National Park, West Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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