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A boat ramp is located within the campground, and a swimming beach is about one mile away. The lake provides access to boating, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, tubing, and swimming. Other area activities include hiking, biking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The campground accommodates vehicles up to 98 feet in length and is reachable by passenger car. The nearest town for supplies is Burnsville, 7 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Burnsville","nearest_town_distance_m":10496.555968691222,"latitude":38.79,"longitude":-80.57,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","CANOEING","SWIMMING","TUBING","WATER ACCESS","WATER SKIING","WATER ACTIVITIES","WILDLIFE VIEWING","WATER SPORTS","HUNTING","HIKING","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING","HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE","KAYAKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":98},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/monongahela-national-forest/big-bend-wv","name":"Big Bend (wv)","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Monongahela National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232019","description":"This developed campground in the Monongahela National Forest is reachable by passenger car. The campground offers 46 non-electric sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and paved spurs for vehicles up to 30 feet long. Facilities include flush and vault toilets, showers, trash collection, and an RV dump station. Situated along the South Branch of the Potomac River, the area provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. A one-mile hiking trail loops around the campground. The nearest town for supplies is Seneca Rocks, about 8 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Seneca Rocks","nearest_town_distance_m":13145.844151658092,"latitude":38.9,"longitude":-79.25,"activities":["HUNTING","HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING","CANOEING","KAYAKING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":30},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/monongahela-national-forest/blue-bend-rec-area","name":"Blue Bend Rec Area","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Monongahela National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232008","description":"This developed campground in the Monongahela National Forest offers electric hookups for sites that can accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet long. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground is reachable by passenger car and is located about 7 miles from Falling Spring, the nearest town for supplies. Set in a wooded valley at 1,860 feet, the area provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming in Anthony Creek, and wildlife viewing. Available facilities include flush toilets, showers, and running water in summer, with vault toilets and a hand pump for water in the spring and fall. A 5-mile loop trail offers three scenic overlooks.","nearest_town_name":"Falling Spring","nearest_town_distance_m":10781.287218327909,"latitude":37.92,"longitude":-80.27,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","WILDLIFE VIEWING","HIKING","CAMPING","FISHING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":false,"has_sewer_hookup":false,"max_vehicle_length_ft":60},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/monongahela-national-forest/horseshoe-recreation-area","name":"Horseshoe Recreation Area","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Monongahela National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232006","description":"This developed campground is in the Monongahela National Forest. Some of its 21 sites are reservable, while others are first-come, first-served. Sites are equipped with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with some ADA-accessible options available. Drinking water and toilets are on-site. The maximum vehicle length is 35 feet. Popular activities in the area include fishing in Horseshoe Run and hunting. The nearest town for supplies is Thomas, about 6 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Thomas","nearest_town_distance_m":9447.575538908764,"latitude":39.18,"longitude":-79.6,"activities":["HUNTING","FISHING","CAMPING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":false,"has_sewer_hookup":false,"max_vehicle_length_ft":35},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/monongahela-national-forest/seneca-shadows","name":"Seneca Shadows","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Monongahela National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232095","description":"This developed campground in Monongahela National Forest offers campsites with and without electric hookups, accommodating vehicles up to 90 feet. The town of Seneca Rocks is about 1 mile away for fuel and supplies. The area is situated near the North Fork South Branch Potomac River and provides opportunities for climbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. Facilities include fire rings, grills, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, an RV dump station, and some ADA-accessible sites. Many campsites have views of Seneca Rocks, and a popular hiking trail is accessible from the campground.","nearest_town_name":"Seneca Rocks","nearest_town_distance_m":1686.2941537054714,"latitude":38.82,"longitude":-79.39,"activities":["SWIMMING SITE","DAY USE AREA","FISHING","CAMPING","CLIMBING","BOATING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":90},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/new-river-gorge-national-park-preserve/grandview-shelter-1","name":"Grandview Shelter 1","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"New River Gorge National Park & Preserve","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251784","description":"This developed campground in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is a day-use area offering hiking and picnicking. The site is accessible to passenger vehicles and provides electric hookups. Each site includes a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. Nearby facilities include restrooms, a playground, and sports courts. The nearest town for supplies is Piney View, located approximately four miles away. This shelter location is not wheelchair accessible.","nearest_town_name":"Piney View","nearest_town_distance_m":6287.60010614509,"latitude":37.83,"longitude":-81.06,"activities":["DAY USE AREA","HIKING","PICNICKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/summersville-lake/battle-run","name":"Battle Run","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Summersville Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233422","description":"This developed campground on Summersville Lake offers sites with electric hookups and can accommodate vehicles up to 90 feet. Some sites are ADA-accessible. The campground provides access for hiking, fishing, biking, rock climbing, and boating activities such as kayaking and motor boating. Summersville, the nearest town for supplies, is about five miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Summersville","nearest_town_distance_m":8311.277154395533,"latitude":38.22,"longitude":-80.91,"activities":["HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING","KAYAKING","MOTOR BOAT","PHOTOGRAPHY","ROCK CLIMBING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":90},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/west-virginia/sutton-lake/gerald-freeman-campground","name":"Gerald Freeman Campground","state":"west-virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Sutton Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233678","description":"This developed campground in the Sutton Lake area offers sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. It is located about 6 miles from Flatwoods. All sites include picnic tables and grills, with some designated as ADA-accessible. The campground can accommodate vehicles up to 75 feet in length. The area supports a wide range of activities, including boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing on the lake. Nearby lands provide opportunities for hiking, biking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Passenger car access is standard.","nearest_town_name":"Flatwoods","nearest_town_distance_m":10096.880848293202,"latitude":38.68,"longitude":-80.55,"activities":["HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","BOATING","BIKING","WATER SKIING","WATER ACCESS","WATER ACTIVITIES","WILDERNESS","SWIMMING","KAYAKING","JET SKIING","MOTOR BOAT","WILDLIFE VIEWING","HUNTING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":75}],"truncated":false}