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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
Jayne M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SING
I've hiked at Trout Pond but my first time staying at the campgrounds. Lovely place. Unique sites. Except for the noisy campers (after 10pm), it was wonderful.
Jayne M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SING
I've hiked at Trout Pond but my first time staying at the campgrounds. Lovely place. Unique sites. Except for the noisy campers (after 10pm), it was wonderful.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SING
Great campground. No issues. Very clean. Very well kept. Campground hosts were very nice.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SING
Great campground. No issues. Very clean. Very well kept. Campground hosts were very nice.
Foster R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SING
This is a great place for tent/camper camping and hiking. The sites are nice and spread out. It's safe. There are 4 restrooms with showers. The access to the playground, beach and pavilion is nice. Our Verizon and T-Mobile cell service did not work there, but they did in Wardensville WV. There is a handy gas station/market there where you can get just about anything you need.
Lynn G
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SING
Love this place. Been camping here for over 25 years!
Foster R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SING
This is a great place for tent/camper camping and hiking. The sites are nice and spread out. It's safe. There are 4 restrooms with showers. The access to the playground, beach and pavilion is nice. Our Verizon and T-Mobile cell service did not work there, but they did in Wardensville WV. There is a handy gas station/market there where you can get just about anything you need.
Lynn G
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SING
Love this place. Been camping here for over 25 years!
William B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SING
The Campground is a nice size. It's not a ginormous community, but neither is it a small camping area. The sites are well spaced and the facilities are a bit aged, but very clean and maintained. Park Rangers check daily on the maintenance and upkeep of park. There is a volunteer camp host who will take monies for drive-ins who take first come-first serve available site. You can also reserve sites at Recreation.Gov. Additionally, a gentlemen did a walk through of the park to show the various site types and facility locations on YOUTUBE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlIEXgOlb6Q
There are scenic trails, valley overlook, fishing, swimming and non gas motor boating. Overall, a good hidden gem two hours from DC/NOVA. Little to no cell service.
William B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SING
The Campground is a nice size. It's not a ginormous community, but neither is it a small camping area. The sites are well spaced and the facilities are a bit aged, but very clean and maintained. Park Rangers check daily on the maintenance and upkeep of park. There is a volunteer camp host who will take monies for drive-ins who take first come-first serve available site. You can also reserve sites at Recreation.Gov. Additionally, a gentlemen did a walk through of the park to show the various site types and facility locations on YOUTUBE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlIEXgOlb6Q
There are scenic trails, valley overlook, fishing, swimming and non gas motor boating. Overall, a good hidden gem two hours from DC/NOVA. Little to no cell service.
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
