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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
Sarah H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Wonderful campground! Hosts were nice although we didn't interact too much with them. Bathrooms were clean but we did not use the showers so cannot speak to those. Sites were clean, too. If you have AT&T and want to get a little cell service go up the trail towards the overlook and you only have to reach the fork in the trail to get about 2 bars. If you go up higher to the overlook we had all bars available, plus the view was gorgeous! Each day we saw wildlife in our camp site. The walk around the lake was easy and very enjoyable. We would definitely go back! Make sure to bring firewood prior to arriving though, no camp store or anything close to purchase from. Water spigots and dump station were easy to use.
Sarah H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Wonderful campground! Hosts were nice although we didn't interact too much with them. Bathrooms were clean but we did not use the showers so cannot speak to those. Sites were clean, too. If you have AT&T and want to get a little cell service go up the trail towards the overlook and you only have to reach the fork in the trail to get about 2 bars. If you go up higher to the overlook we had all bars available, plus the view was gorgeous! Each day we saw wildlife in our camp site. The walk around the lake was easy and very enjoyable. We would definitely go back! Make sure to bring firewood prior to arriving though, no camp store or anything close to purchase from. Water spigots and dump station were easy to use.
Alex M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
This is a total gem. The facilities are excellent, the camping sites are very adequate and the area has lots of trails to hike. Can't recommend this site enough.
Alex M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
This is a total gem. The facilities are excellent, the camping sites are very adequate and the area has lots of trails to hike. Can't recommend this site enough.
Carrie G
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
Great place to camp and fish, also has great trails for hiking.
Carrie G
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
Great place to camp and fish, also has great trails for hiking.
Kris W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SING
Good hiking on nearby trails, mostly locally a walk around the lake and farther afield on numerous trails that provide anything from a 1/2 mile walk to a 20-mile expedition. The area also offers a lot of biking, some on paved roads with relatively little traffic, much on gravel roads with few if any cars, and even more on single-track trails. But you need to enjoy hills, unless you're staying only in the immediate campground and lake area.
Overall, we had a great respite in the woods away from the hurly burly of city life. In addition to the site and campground offering a mental getaway, the cleanliness made it easy to feel comfortable and OK during our COVID times. Moreover, when we ran into a battery snafu with our car, the volunteer campground host jumped into to help, recruiting other campers to pitch in. Our visit spanned a busy weekend with nearly all sites occupied and weekdays, when only a few campsites had occupants, and both scenarios were splendid.
Kris W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SING
Good hiking on nearby trails, mostly locally a walk around the lake and farther afield on numerous trails that provide anything from a 1/2 mile walk to a 20-mile expedition. The area also offers a lot of biking, some on paved roads with relatively little traffic, much on gravel roads with few if any cars, and even more on single-track trails. But you need to enjoy hills, unless you're staying only in the immediate campground and lake area.
Overall, we had a great respite in the woods away from the hurly burly of city life. In addition to the site and campground offering a mental getaway, the cleanliness made it easy to feel comfortable and OK during our COVID times. Moreover, when we ran into a battery snafu with our car, the volunteer campground host jumped into to help, recruiting other campers to pitch in. Our visit spanned a busy weekend with nearly all sites occupied and weekdays, when only a few campsites had occupants, and both scenarios were splendid.
Alex M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
A great location and site. Enjoyed a 6.5 mile loop hike, straight out of the campground. All facilities are very clean and in good order.
Alex M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
A great location and site. Enjoyed a 6.5 mile loop hike, straight out of the campground. All facilities are very clean and in good order.
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
