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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 (252)
What Guests Are Saying
Trout Pond Recreation Area offers a clean and well-maintained campground, with friendly camp hosts who go above and beyond to assist visitors. Many guests appreciate the quiet, scenic surroundings and spacious campsites, ideal for family outings and hiking. However, some reviewers noted inconveniences such as closed bathrooms and issues with noise from other campers, particularly at the beach area.
What Guests Are Saying
Trout Pond Recreation Area offers a clean and well-maintained campground, with friendly camp hosts who go above and beyond to assist visitors. Many guests appreciate the quiet, scenic surroundings and spacious campsites, ideal for family outings and hiking. However, some reviewers noted inconveniences such as closed bathrooms and issues with noise from other campers, particularly at the beach area.
Review Summary
Cathy S
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
My family and I had a great time. The campground was clean well kept.
Jay H
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SING
GREAT family campground! nice sites with good layouts. Bathhouses (in need repairs and upgrades) with the usual and showers. Nic hiking trails, and a lake for swimming.
Joseph Y
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOUB
Everything went really well.
John C
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SING
Park was clean and quiet
bill b
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
great time
William S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
Campground was quiet and clean during mid week stay.Had water and electric site. Everything worked OK. Used bathhouse once and all clean.Trees need trimming our camper is 13’2”.Speed bumps are awful (too many).
Dean K
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SING
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Paul M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING
My family and I have been coming to Trout Pond for nearly ten years. We love the solitude and serenity that Trout Pond provides. The park is nice. The surrounding area provides hikes and beautiful views, and we've had nice interactions with the camp hosts. With that said, of late, we have had some complaints though. First, this year the restrooms and showers were out of service when we arrived. As far as we could find, there was no mention of this on their site, nor was there mention when I called the park with a question. Second, our site was trashed by previous campers. Bottle caps, food, and half burnt trees (not logs or sticks. Trees) were scattered around the camp site. I know this was the actions of campers, not the camp hosts or park personnel, but it should have been addressed and cleaned before new campers arrived.
Julia C
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SING
This was a great campground with our site (#15) being very nice. Would recommend.
Julie C
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
I've been to Trout Pond many times. We do a yearly camping trip. I love this area!!! The beach area is great and so are the camp sites. I recommend this camp ground.
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.
Elevation: 603 feet
8.8 mi drive to downtown Lost City (about 17 min)
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: September 9, 2026
