Horseshoe Recreation Area
Parsons, West Virginia
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for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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34 active alerts in Cheat Ranger District; most severe: Forest Road 18 Closure for Public Health and Safety
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 6 h ago
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Clouds, high 69°F / low 47°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for campground
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Horseshoe Recreation Area
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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 the Horseshoe Run River, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. 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. Nearby Attractions Take a scenic drive throughout the forest. Fall brings incredible foliage colors to the region.
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