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Big Bend Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
46[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
30 ft[3]

Big Bend is a campground in Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, managed by the USDA Forest Service[4]. Recreation.gov lists 46 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists all 46 sites as standard nonelectric, and 46 sites accept either an RV or trailer or a tent[1][5]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 30 feet[3]. The Recreation.gov description places the campground beside the South Branch of the Potomac River, near Petersburg, and says the river is open for fishing and non-motorized boats[6]. It also mentions a short loop trail at the campground[6]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 1:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. Most sites allow up to 8 people[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 46
Site types[1] 46 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 30 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 46 sites, tent at 46 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 1:00 PM
People per site[9] 8 at most sites (8 to 13)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve a site at Big Bend campground?
Yes. Big Bend can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Big Bend campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 46 campsites with this detail listed[10]. Counts are per listed record, so confirm before you go.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Bend?
Recreation.gov lists a longest allowed RV or trailer length of 30 feet at any site[3].
What are check-in and check-out times at Big Bend?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 1:00 PM[7][8].
Does Big Bend have electric hookups at its campsites?
Recreation.gov lists the 46 campsites as standard nonelectric[1].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 46 overnight campsites at Big Bend: 46 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Big Bend can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Big Bend: 30 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Big Bend is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Big Bend: 46 sites accept an RV or trailer and 46 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Big Bend. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Big Bend on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Big Bend on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Big Bend: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 13). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Bend: yes at all 46 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.