West Virginia · Camping · Near Harman

Back Ridge Shadows campground

Yes
fee
Aug–Oct
best months

Is Back Ridge Shadows campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monongahela National Forest. It doesn't name Back Ridge Shadows campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Monongahela National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,907 ft
  • Potomac Ranger DistrictMonongahela National Forest

Back Ridge Shadows campground is a campground in West Virginia at about 3,907 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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    Museum · 15 mi from Harman

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Back Ridge Shadows campground

    Best months: August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 16°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 17°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 24°

      17 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 33°

      15 wet

    5. May

      68° / 43°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 55°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 35°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 26°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glady 1 N, WV, 12.1 mi away at 2,840 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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