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Horseshoe Recreation Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — Parsons · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Monongahela National Forest |
| Location | Parsons · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest · 39.18028, -79.60056 · Map |
| Sites | 8 public sites counted from the federal listing — 6 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric; 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 7 of 8 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 8 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 8 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 8 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 7 sites · 30 ft: 7 sites · 35 ft: 3 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | There is a $7.00/night fee charged for Electric Sites in addition to the $18.00/night use fee. This $7.00 fee is not discountable. Interagency Pass and Access Pass Daily Rates for Electric Sites in Loop A will be reduced to $17.00 per day for holders of these passes. Pass holder must be staying on site. Loop B pass holder fee will be $12.00 per night. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 5 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 304-478-2481 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-15.
From the official listing
Overview Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along Horseshoe Run, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and relaxing beside the creek in the beautiful Monongahela National Forest.
The campground offers 21 campsites total. Sites 7 through 12 are reservable below, while sites 1 through 6 and 13 through 21 are available on a first come, first served basis.
Recreation Day hiking options include the 1.8-mile Losh Trail, the Dorman Ridge Trail at 1.3 miles, and Two Camp, a short 0.3 mile hike. Fishing for trout is a popular pastime and hunting is allowed in an area about a mile beyond the recreation area. Facilities Each site offers picnic tables, grills, and waste receptacles and standard sites have electric hookups. There are accessible vault toilets and non-accessible flush toilets. Hand pumps and a drinking fountain with faucet are available. The camp store sells firewood and ice.
The two group picnic shelters are accessible. The large electric pavilion has an occupancy limit of 75, and the small non-electric pavilion has an occupancy limit of 10. Natural Features Within the recreation area, open fields are mowed and gravel roads are maintained along the river. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevation ranges 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.
Contact Info Between 05/13/2026 and 09/14/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (304) 801-3262 to speak with local staff. From 09/15/2026 to 05/01/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (304) 478-2481 for general information. Nearby Attractions Take a scenic drive throughout the forest. Fall brings incredible foliage colors to the region.
Directions, from the listing
From Parsons, take State Route 72 northeast to State Route 5 to St. George. In St. George, turn south on State Route 1. Follow State Route 1 to the intersection of State Route 7. Turn left on State Route 7 and continue past the YMCA Camp Horseshoe to the Horseshoe Recreation Area entrance.
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Trip Card — Horseshoe Recreation Area
Parsons · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Parsons · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest |
| Fees | There is a $7.00/night fee charged for Electric Sites in addition to the $18.00/night use fee. This $7.00 fee is not discountable. Interagency Pass and Access Pass Daily Rates fo… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 7 |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 8 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232006 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.