Campground · WV
HORSESHOE RECREATION AREA
WV · Monongahela National Forest
HORSESHOE RECREATION AREA is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 4 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (7/10) and eases to its lowest in June (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 7 electric sites
- 7 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 35 ft
Activities: HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING
How much does it cost to camp at Horseshoe Recreation Area?
There is a $7.00/night fee charged for Electric Sites in addition to the $18.00/night use fee. This $7.00 fee is not discountable. Interagency Pass and Access Pass Daily Rates for Electric Sites in Loop A will be reduced to $17.00 per day for holders of these passes. Pass holder must be staying on site. Loop B pass holder fee will be $12.00 per night.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.