Horseshoe Recreation Area

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74 reviews
3309 Horseshoe Run Rd, Parsons, WV 26287, USA
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Quick Facts

1,739 ft

Price

$17 - $125/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

21 campsites

Season

May 13, 2025 - Septe...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

Electric
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3309 Horseshoe Run Rd, Parsons, WV 26287, USA

Horseshoe Recreation Area

3309 Horseshoe Run Rd, Parsons, WV 26287, USA

Nearby places
St. George (7 miles), Parsons (null distance and time), Thomas (null distance and time), Davis (null distance and time)

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Horseshoe Recreation Area
$17.00 - $125.00 / night
Campsite Fees
GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC - Governor's Order of 25 or less people capacity: $85.00; GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC : $125.00; GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC: $20.00;...
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Standard Site Fee$17.00
Hookup Site Fee$22.00
Group Site Fee$85.00

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Campgrounds
Monongahela National Forest
Horseshoe Recreation Area
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Camper Report Card

How campers graded it

Rated higher than 70% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 37 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

  • Grade A.Belonging
  • Grade A-.Crowds & noise
  • Grade A-.Value

Watch-outs

  • Grade C.Getting there
  • Grade C.Facilities
  • Grade C+.Scenery

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From the U.S. Forest Service

Reference information about Horseshoe Recreation Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →

Overview

<p>Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Horseshoe is nestled in the mountains of West Virginia along Horseshoe Run. Horseshoe is located approximately 7 miles northeast of St. George, West Virginia, on State Route 7.</p>

About the campground

The elevation is 1,500 ft. The campground has two loops separated by a large, grassy Day Use area on the banks of the Horseshoe Run, a "feeder" stream to the Cheat River. The first loop is more open with trimmed grass understory and has long level parking aprons shaded by poplar and maple. The second loop in nestled in a dense stand of conifers, mainly hemlock and pine. The parking aprons are shorter, sites are along Horseshoe Run on top of a steep bank, and have the campgrounds only walk-in tent sites. The privacy in this loop is good. The campsites also have lantern poles. Rhododendron surround the campground. Hiking trails conveniently located in the area, fishing, rafting, and canoeing on the Cheat River are attractions of the campground. A major event at the campground is the Kids All American Fishing Derby, held in the spring. Contact Ranger District Office for more information. Firewood and ice are available for a fee.

Seasons & access

Open April 15 through December 1

RV information

The parking aprons are paved.

Directions

In Parsons, WV, at intersection of US Rt. 219 and State Rt. 72, take Rt. 72 north 6 miles to sign for right turn to St. George, WV. Go into St. George for 0.4 miles and turn right onto State Rt. 1. Proceed on Rt. 1 for 3 miles to State Rt. 7. Turn left onto Rt. 7 and go 3.7 miles to campground.

National Forest
Monongahela National Forest
Ranger District
Cheat
Elevation
1500
Rate
$15 per day - no electric hookups $5 surcharge additional for electric hook-ups NOTE: Discount for Golden Age/Access Passport holders does not apply to hookup surcharge.
Maximum Stay
14
Open Season
May – September

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