Seneca Shadows

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Overview

The Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Seneca Shadows Campground is comprised of 11 standard camping units with electric hookups, 2 double camping units with electric hookups, 23 standard camping units without electric, 2 double camping units without electric, 40 walk-in camp sites and 3 group tent sites with drinking water, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there are two developed host sites equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups as well as an outdoor amphitheater that features lighting, sound equipment, and seating.

The campground contains two four-toilet vault restrooms, one double-toilet vault restroom, and four multiple-toilet flush restrooms with showers. There are trash dumpsters located throughout Seneca Shadows Campground for garbage collection and disposal.

There is one recreation vehicle dump station in the recreation area located adjacent to the host site in the campground.

The average operation and maintenance season for Seneca Shadows Campground has been from approximately April 10th through Oct 31st. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campground from the second Friday night in April through the last Saturday night in October.

Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from most campsites.

Recreation

Rock climbers and hikers adore Seneca Rocks. Both sports will take visitors to the top of the impressive rocky tops with rewarding views of the mountains and valleys beyond. The hiking trail can be accessed across the street from the Seneca Shadows Campground.

Seneca Rocks Visitor Center provides a catch-and-release fishing area, viewing platforms, educational displays and a gift shop.

Facilities

Seneca Shadows is a modern campground with flush toilets, lantern posts, picnic tables and campfire rings. The large facility has a selection of walk-to tent sites, standard RV sites and tent-only group sites. Loop C has electric hookups. Firewood is available for sale on-site.

Natural Features

The campground sits in the river valley within the Monongahela National Forest, which extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.

Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country.

Nearby Attractions

Campers make Seneca Shadows a convenient base camp while traveling through the Potomac Highlands. Explore the scenic roadways, especially when fall colors are at their peak.

Camp site features

Across 81 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 13 of 81 sites
Fire pit: 80 of 81 sites
Picnic table: 80 of 81 sites
Pets allowed: all 81 sites
ADA accessible: 12 of 81 sites
Group sites: 3 of 81 sites
Longest RV: 90 ft
Largest party: 40 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

For Standard Electric sites, there is a $8 electric attribute fee in addition to the site use fee of $22 to $36.

Directions

From Elkins WV, take US 33 east 34 miles. Turn right into the campground. From Petersburg, WV, take State Hwy 28 south 22 miles. Turn right into the campground. From Franklin, WV, take US 33 west 24 miles. Turn left into the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

407 reviews

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251

4 stars

108

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1 stars

Anthony B

Loop:C.

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Bathrooms were stocked with supplies. The push button shower was a bit inconvenient to use. Single shower in each bathroom was inadequate. The female host was very friendly and willing to share information about the surrounding area.

Matthew B

Loop:Walk

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Very nice spots with a great view, definitely bring a water filter for the water spout and don’t expect anything crazy with the bathrooms

Emily B

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

Great visit! Campground was lovely, sites were well kept, host was kind, great location. Be aware that there is little to no cell service in the entire Seneca Rocks region, but that the general store has wifi and also allowed me to check in with family by using their phone.

Carley K

Loop:Walk

Site:

Reviewed 10 days ago

The view from site 49…. STUNNING. Private but still walk to. The only con is we have to walk a bit farther for showers. But so so worth it. Bathrooms were kept.

Bobbi D

Loop:A

Site:

Reviewed 11 days ago

Very nice campground! Sites were private and wooded. Quiet and clean. We had a very nice experience. Would definitely stay here again! Just a short drive to Seneca Rocks and Yokums General store where you can get everything you may need including hot food and ice cream.

Martin J

Loop:C.

Site:

Reviewed 12 days ago

This was a great campground. We stayed in Loop C, with electric service. Bathroom and shower were adequate and clean. I highly recommend. Location is central to several regional attractions, like Dolly Sods and Blackwater Falls and of course Seneca Rocks. Yokums store was close by and offered Wi-Fi, otherwise the area is a cell-service dead zone. Oddly, there is a dump station but it did not offer potable water. Potable water was located at spigots at several locations in the campground, but not at campsites. Campground host/manager was MIA. We stopped our camper close enough to a spigot to fill our tank so it worked out all right; but it seemed odd to have to do this.

Availability

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