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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
Mark W
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING
Peaceful, clean, excellent volunteer hosts.
Mark W
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING
Peaceful, clean, excellent volunteer hosts.
Michael R
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SING
We love trout pound. Not even the rain will stop us.
Michael R
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SING
We love trout pound. Not even the rain will stop us.
Shelley R
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SING
Beautiful smaller campground with nice trails, and a small lake tucked in the George Washington National Forest. Campground is family friendly. The camp sites are nicely spaced apart. I was tent camping so there was plenty of space at the site which included a fire ring and table. Bathrooms were clean. I met the camp hosts when I arrived who were very helpful being my 1st time there. Cell service is almost nonexistent but was able to find a good spot near a trail to get reception. I would have stayed another night but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate and brought more rain. It’s worth the drive to visit this area.
Shelley R
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SING
Beautiful smaller campground with nice trails, and a small lake tucked in the George Washington National Forest. Campground is family friendly. The camp sites are nicely spaced apart. I was tent camping so there was plenty of space at the site which included a fire ring and table. Bathrooms were clean. I met the camp hosts when I arrived who were very helpful being my 1st time there. Cell service is almost nonexistent but was able to find a good spot near a trail to get reception. I would have stayed another night but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate and brought more rain. It’s worth the drive to visit this area.
Rodney S
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Another great 5 days at trout pond. So peaceful! The volunteers hosting were great! I was relaxing and recovering from surgery and they checked on me and offered assistance many times! All good!
Mike R
June 7, 2022
Site was great and well kept, great experience despite some significant rainfall one night. Lake beach area great for kids! Camp host was helpful and active in the area and Mr. Runion helped us get a site despite accidentally booking the pavilion site. Very helpful folks able to get a refund back for the pavilion rental rather just a camp site. Great place to do day hikes in the area and convenient to get to from DC. Will camp here again.
Rodney S
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Another great 5 days at trout pond. So peaceful! The volunteers hosting were great! I was relaxing and recovering from surgery and they checked on me and offered assistance many times! All good!
Mike R
June 7, 2022
Site was great and well kept, great experience despite some significant rainfall one night. Lake beach area great for kids! Camp host was helpful and active in the area and Mr. Runion helped us get a site despite accidentally booking the pavilion site. Very helpful folks able to get a refund back for the pavilion rental rather just a camp site. Great place to do day hikes in the area and convenient to get to from DC. Will camp here again.
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
