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About Trout Pond Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 35
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (234)
What Guests Are Saying
Trout Pond Recreation Area is highly praised for its tranquil setting, well-maintained campsites, and friendly camp hosts. Many visitors enjoy the spacious and private camping areas, clean facilities, and beautiful hiking trails. While some concerns were raised about reservation policies and occasional maintenance issues, overall, guests appreciate the park's natural beauty and amenities, making it a favorite destination for camping.
What Guests Are Saying
Trout Pond Recreation Area is highly praised for its tranquil setting, well-maintained campsites, and friendly camp hosts. Many visitors enjoy the spacious and private camping areas, clean facilities, and beautiful hiking trails. While some concerns were raised about reservation policies and occasional maintenance issues, overall, guests appreciate the park's natural beauty and amenities, making it a favorite destination for camping.
Review Summary
Thomas D
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SING
Well off the beaten path - but that's what we were looking for! Enjoyed the stay.
Thomas D
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SING
Well off the beaten path - but that's what we were looking for! Enjoyed the stay.
mike h
VerifiedDecember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
I’ve been coming here since I was three years old and it never fails to meet all my expectations. And now we camp once a month and wish we could do more.
mike h
VerifiedDecember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
I’ve been coming here since I was three years old and it never fails to meet all my expectations. And now we camp once a month and wish we could do more.
Deborah m
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
Just a lovely park! The campground is well maintained. Campsites are spacious and set far enough away from the next to give some privacy. The trails are also maintained (even up to the top overlook). And, the lake is beautiful! The camp hosts this year were stellar, friendly and so helpful when needed. This is a favorite!
Deborah m
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
Just a lovely park! The campground is well maintained. Campsites are spacious and set far enough away from the next to give some privacy. The trails are also maintained (even up to the top overlook). And, the lake is beautiful! The camp hosts this year were stellar, friendly and so helpful when needed. This is a favorite!
James G
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
campsite is well kept, bathhouse is clean, site manager is friendly & helpful. nice hiking trails right there
James G
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
campsite is well kept, bathhouse is clean, site manager is friendly & helpful. nice hiking trails right there
Jane C
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
Very nice campground with a helpful, hard-working host. Enjoyed a hike to the overlook and a walk around the pond. Only reason this isn’t a 5* review is the online reservation policy, which only permits booking of both Friday and Saturday nights over a weekend. We understand the desire for a 2 night minimum on weekends, but were unable to make it to the area on Friday, and the system does not permit booking of Saturday and Sunday instead of Friday and Saturday!
Jane C
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
Very nice campground with a helpful, hard-working host. Enjoyed a hike to the overlook and a walk around the pond. Only reason this isn’t a 5* review is the online reservation policy, which only permits booking of both Friday and Saturday nights over a weekend. We understand the desire for a 2 night minimum on weekends, but were unable to make it to the area on Friday, and the system does not permit booking of Saturday and Sunday instead of Friday and Saturday!
Location Trout Pond Recreation Area
Address:
814 Trout Pond Campground Rd
Lost City, WV, 26810-8382
United States
From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 miles. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area entrance.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9528 / -78.7347
Elevation: 603 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check in with the campground host when you arrive.
- Entrance gates are locked from 10 PM to 8 AM.
Site types & loops
- Gasoline-powered boats are prohibited on the lake.
Site capacity
- Single sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Safety & rules
- All boaters must wear a life jacket.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted.
Pets
- Dogs are not permitted on the beach.
General
- For more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, click here
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn it on-site.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
