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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
Rodica U
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SING
Excellent place, lots of trails to choose from and the lake is wonderful.
Rodica U
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SING
Excellent place, lots of trails to choose from and the lake is wonderful.
Sandra M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SING
Lovely park and fall hiking!
Gregory T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING
i really like the area but because a death in the family then i was not able to be there
Sandra M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SING
Lovely park and fall hiking!
Gregory T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING
i really like the area but because a death in the family then i was not able to be there
Sherri W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
We stayed here just as an overnight place, we found it absolutely beautiful! Our neighbors were very friendly and the campground was very peaceful at night.
Sherri W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
We stayed here just as an overnight place, we found it absolutely beautiful! Our neighbors were very friendly and the campground was very peaceful at night.
Steve F
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SING
The Fall colors were just premiering.We warmed up with the hike around the pond and then hiked to the Summit -and beyond. That worked out well as we are not experienced hikers and the trail up to the Summit was a bit challenging for us so warm up was essential.But the views-awesome!! The park is clean and well maintained. Good bath house with timed showering-pretty neat. The hostess was very pleasant and helpful. We saw many different animal tracks in the sand at the pond including a small bear track to and from the pond. Exciting! We will book soon for next year! We have tent camped as well as taken our trailer. The lots are a terrific bargain.
Steve F
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SING
The Fall colors were just premiering.We warmed up with the hike around the pond and then hiked to the Summit -and beyond. That worked out well as we are not experienced hikers and the trail up to the Summit was a bit challenging for us so warm up was essential.But the views-awesome!! The park is clean and well maintained. Good bath house with timed showering-pretty neat. The hostess was very pleasant and helpful. We saw many different animal tracks in the sand at the pond including a small bear track to and from the pond. Exciting! We will book soon for next year! We have tent camped as well as taken our trailer. The lots are a terrific bargain.
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
