Stuart Recreation Area

Monongahela National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMonongahela National ForestWest Virginia⭐ 4.3 (146)

🟢 17 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 31 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Stuart Recreation Area in West Virginia has 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. 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

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, STUA #003–STUA #008 next to each othersites 👥 OVERNIGHT #GS1, RCDB #010, STUA #001, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #015, #017, #018, #019, #020, #023, #024, #025, #026

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites STUA #002

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites STUA #011, #016

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, STUA #022–STUA #025 next to each othersites 👥 STUA #022, OVERNIGHT #GS1, Cabin #Historic Cabin, RCDB #010, STUA #006, #007, #008, #016, #017, #019, #023, #024, #025

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites STUA #014

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites STUA #021

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites Cabin #Historic Cabin

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 STUA #020 & STUA #021 next to each othersites STUA #020, #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 RCDB #010 — Campsite 10 — **Site RCDB #010** · Campsite 10Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

Campsite STUA #001 — Campsite 1 — **Site STUA #001** · Campsite 1Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

Campsite STUA #004 — Campsite 4 — **Site STUA #004** · Campsite 4Andrew J. Dalton | BA Services, Inc.

🔭 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

Cabin ElectricGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆146 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Stuart Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Stuart Recreation Area?

Stuart Recreation Area 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 can I get a spot at Stuart Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Stuart Recreation 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 Stuart Recreation Area a good campground?

Stuart Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 146 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Stuart Recreation Area located?

Stuart Recreation Area is located in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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