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Trout Pond Recreation Area
Trout Pond Recreation Area
Trout Pond Recreation Area
Trout Pond Recreation Area

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About Trout Pond Recreation Area

Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake. Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination.

Available sites

35 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 4 to Oct 27

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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35 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: DOUB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: DOUB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 036, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 040, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (262)

What Guests Are Saying

Trout Pond Recreation Area offers a clean and well-maintained campground, with friendly camp hosts who go above and beyond to assist visitors. Many guests appreciate the quiet, scenic surroundings and spacious campsites, ideal for family outings and hiking. However, some reviewers noted inconveniences such as closed bathrooms and issues with noise from other campers, particularly at the beach area.

Review Summary

4.5
262 reviews
5
71.0%
186
4
16.0%
42
3
6.1%
16
2
4.2%
11
1
2.7%
7

Holly W

Verified

October 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SING

5

The campground is beautiful and clean with a babbling brook and hikes starting right in campground. It has an added bonus of small lake which you can swim in or hike around with views of lovely rock outcrops. The bathroom was very clean. It felt safe and family oriented. Also the staff or ranger named Craig from Edinburg Station was friendly and very helpful when we had a car problem. The other campers were very friendly too. We will be back!

Kenneth R

Verified

October 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SING

3

Was shocked there were no hosts there the entire week and into the weekend. The shower water was pretty hot once it got to temperature.

Christopher S

Verified

October 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING

4

Not quite 5 stars. It is a tight camp community with the camp sites very close together. I am a senior citizen camping alone, and I had a couple of camp sites really close to mine with young kids running around. This is a great camp site for families especially ones with kids.

Dana S

Verified

October 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING

5

I was there on a Thursday night in mid-september and was 1 of just 3 reservations in the entire campgroundk. It was heaven! Space 13 is gorgeous and big. Lovely view all around and the space between campsites was more than sufficient.
Bathrooms were and well-stacked and the hiking trails were very nice. NO cell coverage unless you walk up the hill a bit.

Kristina B

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING

5

We've discovered Trout Fish Pond during covid and we love it there! Great camp settled in nature with bath house facilities. The pond is so enjoyable and the hikes, as well! The only unpredictable is the weather...

Mary P

Verified

September 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING

5

We have been camping here for 35 years and cannot see us not coming back year after year. Bringing the grands now!
While I know the park was taken out couple years back.
It would be so nice to have something for younger kiddos to do as well as volleyball net back.
Pond fun/activities and bike riding is all that is offered for kiddos.
The bees were an issue however better maintenance would have eliminated that problem very quickly.

Billy B

Verified

September 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING

5

Great, secluded campsite with lots of nature, wildlife and hiking trails. Would recommend for anyone looking to unplug for a while. Nice amenities. Staff (Mitchell) was very friendly and helpful. We will be going back!

Carole W

Verified

September 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SING

4

Great hosts, very helpful. Friendly campers and nice hiking.

Susan M

Verified

September 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: DOUB

5

Our family enjoyed spending several days at Trout Pond. We have been spending a few days each summer since my grown children were very young. They are now bringing their families to continue to our family time fishing, swimming, camping and hiking. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue making memories.

Aaron M

Verified

September 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: DOUB

3

Always enjoy the area as it’s quiet and shaded.

Location & Directions for Trout Pond Recreation Area

814 Trout Pond Campground Rd, Lost City, WV 26810-8382 United States

Elevation: 603 ft

Getting There

From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 mi to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 mi. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 mi. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mi to the Trout Pon...

Nearest town

Lost City, WV - 8.8 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Front Royal Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 35.8 mi · over 1 hr (61 min)

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: October 23, 2026

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Nearby city: Harrisonburg, VA

Approx. 36 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,480 ft

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