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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
Joseph L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
Nice campgrounds. Friendly hosts and really nice facilities.
Joseph L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
Nice campgrounds. Friendly hosts and really nice facilities.
James H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
Leaving about the geology of the sinkholes was valuable in knowing more about the local area.
Park Facilities were neat and clean.
Rockcliff Lake is beautiful.
All of the trails connecting to the park were great to explore.
Seeing Big Schloss and Tibbets Knob was the highlight of the weekend.
James H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
Leaving about the geology of the sinkholes was valuable in knowing more about the local area.
Park Facilities were neat and clean.
Rockcliff Lake is beautiful.
All of the trails connecting to the park were great to explore.
Seeing Big Schloss and Tibbets Knob was the highlight of the weekend.
Stacy S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SING
My family and I come to Trout Pond at least once a year and we always have an amazing time. Quiet but lots of fun stuff to do.
Stacy S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SING
My family and I come to Trout Pond at least once a year and we always have an amazing time. Quiet but lots of fun stuff to do.
Melissa G
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SING
Beautiful campground and lake! Camp hosts were awesome!! He was hard at work keeping the campground cleaned up and well maintained!! Not much cell reception, but I like that when I’m on a camping trip :)
Melissa G
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SING
Beautiful campground and lake! Camp hosts were awesome!! He was hard at work keeping the campground cleaned up and well maintained!! Not much cell reception, but I like that when I’m on a camping trip :)
James G
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SING
Great place to camp. Campground is well maintained and bathrooms clean. Enjoy my time there.
James G
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SING
Great place to camp. Campground is well maintained and bathrooms clean. Enjoy my time there.
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
