Natural swimming hole
Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek
Creek · West Virginia
About this swimming hole
Blue Bend is a CCC-built Forest Service recreation area in the Monongahela National Forest where Anthony Creek widens into a wide, deep bend known locally as the Blue Hole. Sources describe two sandy beach areas and a swimming hole alongside the campground, with a swinging footbridge over the creek. It is about 12 miles north of White Sulphur Springs via Alvon.
Good to know
| Water type | Creek |
|---|---|
| Depth | Deep pool at the bend in Anthony Creek, with shallower areas also present |
| Best season | May-September |
| Fees | Unknown |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Daylight hours |
| Parking | Day-use parking lot at Blue Bend Recreation Area |
| Amenities | restrooms, campground, picnic tables |
| County | Greenbrier County |
| Nearest town | White Sulphur Springs |
| Safety notes | No lifeguard; cold mountain creek water; approach roads can become impassable in flash flooding - check conditions |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek?
Yes — Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek is listed as a natural swimming spot in West Virginia. Heads-up: No lifeguard; cold mountain creek water; approach roads can become impassable in flash flooding - check conditions. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek require reservations?
No reservations are required at Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek?
Reported fee info: Unknown. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Blue Bend Recreation Area - Anthony Creek?
The best season is typically May-September.