West Virginia · Camping · Near Harman

Seneca Shadows

81
sites
from $8
fee
Apr–Nov
best months

Is Seneca Shadows open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monongahela National Forest. It doesn't name Seneca Shadows, 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.

  • 81 sites for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,733 ft
  • Potomac Ranger DistrictMonongahela National Forest

The Seneca Shadows Campground overlooks Seneca Rocks and is surrounded by mountains on both the east and west. Hiking and nature study at Seneca Rocks are just a couple of the popular activities in the area. The North Fork South Branch Potomac River is nearby, making fishing a popular pastime. Seneca Shadows Campground is comprised of 11 standard camping units with electric hookups, 2 double camping units with electric hookups, 23 standard camping units without electric, 2 double camping units without electric, 40 walk-in camp sites and 3 group tent sites with drinking water, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there are two developed host sites equipped with electrical, water, and sewage hookups as well as an outdoor amphitheater that features lighting, sound equipment, and seating. The campground contains two four-toilet vault restrooms, one double-toilet vault restroom, and four multiple-toilet flush restrooms with showers. There are trash dumpsters located throughout Seneca Shadows Campground for garbage collection and disposal. There is one recreation vehicle dump station in the recreation area located adjacent to the host site in the campground. The average operation and maintenance season for Seneca Shadows Campground has been from approximately April 10th through Oct 31st. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campground from the second Friday night in April through the last Saturday night in October. Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from most campsites.

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    Seneca Shadows

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
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    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
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    Museum

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Nov

    Best time to visit Seneca Shadows

    Best months: April–November. 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

      43° / 22°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 23°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 30°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 55°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 59°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 51°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 32°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 25°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Franklin 2 Ne, WV, 11 mi away at 1,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Seneca Shadows

81 sites for tent and group camping

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