Directions: From Elkins take
US Route 33 east for approximately 4 miles. Turn north on WV 33/8
(old US Route 33) and follow signs. Turn north on WV Route 6 and
drive 1/2 mile to the entrance.
Season: See Recreation
Site Information.
Facilities: Each campsite
has a parking spur, table, fire ring, tent pad, lantern holder,
and electric hookup. Water spigots are available throughout the
campground. All campsites are suitable for both tent and trailer
camping and can accomodate a 53-foot tow/vehicle combination.
A shower facility is available. A dump station is available.
A large grassy area for group tent
camping is located just north of the entrance on State Route 6.
It is open mid-May through mid-October and will accomodate 40
people. The area has picnic tables, fire rings, accessible vault
toilets, and a water spigot..
Attractions:
Hiking: There is a hiking
trail in the recreation area: River Loop Trail - #119 which
is 2 miles in length.
Fishing: Fishing is allowed
in the Shavers Fork River. A state fishing license, National
Forest Stamp, and trout stamp are required. Please contact
the West
Virginia Division of Natural Resources
for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.
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![Stuart Recreation Area Beach](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115060335im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/rec/rec_graphics/stuart_photos/stuart_beach.jpg)
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Stuart Campground Shower
Facility
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Picnicking: Stuart offers
tables, grills, and waste receptacles for picnicking. There
are three reservable pavilions - the
large electric,
small
non-electric, and
the
Alpena - are available
for family outings. Pavilion reservations may be made online
or by calling (877)444-6777.
Pavillion reservations must be made at least 5 days prior
to your arrival or can be made 360 days in advance.
Fees: See Recreation Site Information.
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Reservable - Reservable
sites are 7-15. Reservations
can be made online
or by calling (877) 444-6777.
Notes:
This campground is operated under
permit by American
Land and Leisure (304) 636-5070.
Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
Checkout time is 1 p.m.
A dump station is available.
All dogs must be leashed.
More information
on this campground is available through the Cheat Ranger District,
PO Box 368, Parsons WV 26287 - (304)478-2000, ext. 0 or by contacting
American
Land and Leisure at (304)636-5070.
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