Blue Bend Rec Area

Monongahela National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundJefferson NF / New RiverVirginia⭐ 4.8 (13)

🟢 11 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

💡 In short

Blue Bend Rec Area in Virginia has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. 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

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites #015, #019

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #015, #019

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #013

Tue Sep 29 – Thu Oct 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #019

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #013

Sat Oct 3 – Tue Oct 63 nightsbook these dates →sites #015, #021

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 BLUE BEND #019 & BLUE BEND #020 next to each othersites #019, #020

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #021

📷 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 BLUE BEND #015 — SITE 15 — **Site BLUE BEND #015** · SITE 15WSRD

Campsite BLUE BEND #019 — SITE 19 — **Site BLUE BEND #019** · SITE 19WSRD

Campsite BLUE BEND #013 — SITE 13 — **Site BLUE BEND #013** · SITE 13WSRD

Campsite BLUE BEND #021 — SITE 21 — **Site BLUE BEND #021** · SITE 21WSRD

Campsite BLUE BEND #020 — SITE 20 — **Site BLUE BEND #020** · SITE 20WSRD

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter NonelectricRv Electric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.8★★★★★13 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Blue Bend Rec Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Blue Bend Rec Area?

Blue Bend Rec Area in 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 Blue Bend Rec Area?

Campsite fees at Blue Bend Rec Area run about $20–$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 Blue Bend Rec Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Blue Bend Rec Area 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.

Is Blue Bend Rec Area a good campground?

Blue Bend Rec Area holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 13 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Blue Bend Rec Area located?

Blue Bend Rec Area is located in Jefferson NF / New River, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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