Trout Pond Recreation Area

814 Trout Pond Campground Rd, Lost City, West Virginia, United States
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About Trout Pond Recreation Area

Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake. Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination.

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35 total sites
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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 4 to Oct 27

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35 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: DOUB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: DOUB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 036, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 040, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: SING RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

262 reviews

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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.

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4.5

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3 stars 6.1% (16)
2 stars 4.2% (11)
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mike h

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December 19, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING

I’ve been coming here since I was three years old and it never fails to meet all my expectations. And now we camp once a month and wish we could do more.

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mike h

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December 19, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING

I’ve been coming here since I was three years old and it never fails to meet all my expectations. And now we camp once a month and wish we could do more.

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Deborah m

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October 30, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING

Just a lovely park! The campground is well maintained. Campsites are spacious and set far enough away from the next to give some privacy. The trails are also maintained (even up to the top overlook). And, the lake is beautiful! The camp hosts this year were stellar, friendly and so helpful when needed. This is a favorite!

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Deborah m

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October 30, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING

Just a lovely park! The campground is well maintained. Campsites are spacious and set far enough away from the next to give some privacy. The trails are also maintained (even up to the top overlook). And, the lake is beautiful! The camp hosts this year were stellar, friendly and so helpful when needed. This is a favorite!

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James G

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October 28, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING

campsite is well kept, bathhouse is clean, site manager is friendly & helpful. nice hiking trails right there

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James G

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October 28, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING

campsite is well kept, bathhouse is clean, site manager is friendly & helpful. nice hiking trails right there

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Jane C

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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING

Very nice campground with a helpful, hard-working host. Enjoyed a hike to the overlook and a walk around the pond. Only reason this isn’t a 5* review is the online reservation policy, which only permits booking of both Friday and Saturday nights over a weekend. We understand the desire for a 2 night minimum on weekends, but were unable to make it to the area on Friday, and the system does not permit booking of Saturday and Sunday instead of Friday and Saturday!

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Jane C

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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING

Very nice campground with a helpful, hard-working host. Enjoyed a hike to the overlook and a walk around the pond. Only reason this isn’t a 5* review is the online reservation policy, which only permits booking of both Friday and Saturday nights over a weekend. We understand the desire for a 2 night minimum on weekends, but were unable to make it to the area on Friday, and the system does not permit booking of Saturday and Sunday instead of Friday and Saturday!

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Kenneth S

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October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: SING

Amazing campground highly recommend

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Kenneth B

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October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SING

We had a fantastic time. The campground host, Huck, went far beyond our expectations to make sure everything worked out for us. Great Guy!!!

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Location & Directions for Trout Pond Recreation Area

814 Trout Pond Campground Rd, Lost City, WV 26810-8382 United States

Elevation: 603 ft

Getting There

From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 mi to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 mi. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 mi. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mi to the Trout Pon...

Nearest town

Lost City, WV - 8.8 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Front Royal Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 35.8 mi · over 1 hr (61 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: October 23, 2026

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Nearby city: Harrisonburg, VA

Approx. 36 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,480 ft

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