Big Bend Campground
Big Bend is located in the Smoke Hole Canyon next to the South Branch of the Potomac River at the end of County Route 2. Located 10 miles south west of Petersburg, West Virginia. The river is located 200 feet from campground and is open for fishing and non-motorized boat use. A one mile loop trail is available for hiking at the campground and 60 miles of backcountry trails are located close by in the Seneca Creek Backcountry as well as the trails located in Smoke Hole Canyon.
Active Alerts
Reservations
- Upper Loop Sites 13-30 are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- The River Loop sites and double campsites can be reserved online or by calling (877) 444-6777
General Information
24/7, during open season.
- Camping is prohibited within 300 feet of the corridor of the South Branch of the Potomac River between U.S. Highway 220 and Big Bend Campground, except for lawful camping at developed campgrounds.
- Maximum length of stay is 14 days and 8 people per site.
- No camping allowed along County Route 2.
- Park in developed areas only.
- Pets must be leashed.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night (River Loop); $27 per night (Upper Loop)
Double Site: $50 per night (River Loop); $43 per night (Upper Loop)
Camping
- River Loop – Single: $29
- River Loop Double: $50
- Upper Loops – Single: $27
- Upper Loops – Double: $43
Contact Name: BA Services Inc
Contact Phone: 304-358-3613
Address: 2499 North Fork Highway Petersburg, WV 26847
Phone: (304) 257-4488
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern time, unless otherwise posted. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.891545
Longitude: -79.240092
Directions
Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, WV, for 8 miles. Turn left onto the Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto the Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 3 miles to Big Bend Campground.
Optional Directions: Follow US Route 220 from Petersburg, WV to the Upper Tract Bridge at County Route 2. Take a right at the Bridge and follow County Route 2 for 10 miles into the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Flush toilets and showers
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Picnic Table
Other Amenities
- Camping trailer: Dumping station
- Tent camping: Tent Pad, Fire Ring, Lantern Holder
