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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
Jill H
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
the campground was very clean, host were very helpful. this campground is great, nestled back in the woods, nearby pond for fishing, trails for walking.
Jill H
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
the campground was very clean, host were very helpful. this campground is great, nestled back in the woods, nearby pond for fishing, trails for walking.
nancy c
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SING
Great camping! Tons of trees and privacy! People were very nice!
nancy c
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SING
Great camping! Tons of trees and privacy! People were very nice!
Janna H
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SING
Trout Pond was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It came as quite a surprise as I had not looked thoroughly enough on the location and thought it was much much closer to Shenandoah National Park which is where we intended to visit. Trout Pond is essentially in the middle of no where, which ended up being fun. Cell service is only available with a mile hike up the hill. Life throws curve balls, we laughed and enjoyed ourselves, but if you want to visit Shenandoah, I might try someplace much closer!!
Janna H
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SING
Trout Pond was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It came as quite a surprise as I had not looked thoroughly enough on the location and thought it was much much closer to Shenandoah National Park which is where we intended to visit. Trout Pond is essentially in the middle of no where, which ended up being fun. Cell service is only available with a mile hike up the hill. Life throws curve balls, we laughed and enjoyed ourselves, but if you want to visit Shenandoah, I might try someplace much closer!!
Jessica R
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SING
It was beautiful peaceful well the town that it was in lots to do wish I could be there all year round
Jessica R
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SING
It was beautiful peaceful well the town that it was in lots to do wish I could be there all year round
Mary Ann A
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
The lake is clear and fun to swim in. The hiking trails, e.g. around the lake and up the mountain to the lookout are great. The kids love playing in the stream.
Mary Ann A
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
The lake is clear and fun to swim in. The hiking trails, e.g. around the lake and up the mountain to the lookout are great. The kids love playing in the stream.
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
