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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
Arthur K
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The sites were spacious and well spaced. On the West Virginia side of Shenandoah, it is about an hour drive away from the North entrance to the park near Front Royal and 90 minutes from the Thornton Gap entrance near the center of the park. Those drives are not insignificant but this gets you away from the crowds and traffic in the park and provides a comfortable peaceful place to stay. There are a couple of pleasant short hikes (<5 miles) here as well. Bathrooms are clean with warm (not hot) showers. In October the bathrooms were definitely not toasty! No cell phone service from Sprint, TMobile or Verizon.
Arthur K
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SING
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The sites were spacious and well spaced. On the West Virginia side of Shenandoah, it is about an hour drive away from the North entrance to the park near Front Royal and 90 minutes from the Thornton Gap entrance near the center of the park. Those drives are not insignificant but this gets you away from the crowds and traffic in the park and provides a comfortable peaceful place to stay. There are a couple of pleasant short hikes (<5 miles) here as well. Bathrooms are clean with warm (not hot) showers. In October the bathrooms were definitely not toasty! No cell phone service from Sprint, TMobile or Verizon.
Andrew V
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SING
Very well maintained.
Andrew V
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SING
Very well maintained.
Sharon B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
The road to this campground is mostly a single lane road so go slow and hope to vehicle you meet slows down to! Campground is tucked into a beautiful niche in the forest. Very limited number of electric/ water campsites. Most have no services. The campsites are comfortable sizes.
We stayed in campsite 11. It was close to one of the bathhouses. The site itself was very level BUT there is a 3” drop off from the road to the parking pad. So be prepared!
There is no internet service.
The bathhouse was cleaned daily and was well maintained. The shower is unusual as you cannot adjust the water temperature or flow. You just push the button (every 30 seconds) and there is water. The temperature was just right - not too hot, not too cool.
The only downside to this campground was the host’ barking dog. And it did bark - all day long. We could not even sit outside for that barking dog. Even when we hiked up the trail to the ledge, we heard that dog for the first half mile.
Sharon B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
The road to this campground is mostly a single lane road so go slow and hope to vehicle you meet slows down to! Campground is tucked into a beautiful niche in the forest. Very limited number of electric/ water campsites. Most have no services. The campsites are comfortable sizes.
We stayed in campsite 11. It was close to one of the bathhouses. The site itself was very level BUT there is a 3” drop off from the road to the parking pad. So be prepared!
There is no internet service.
The bathhouse was cleaned daily and was well maintained. The shower is unusual as you cannot adjust the water temperature or flow. You just push the button (every 30 seconds) and there is water. The temperature was just right - not too hot, not too cool.
The only downside to this campground was the host’ barking dog. And it did bark - all day long. We could not even sit outside for that barking dog. Even when we hiked up the trail to the ledge, we heard that dog for the first half mile.
Ermin A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
Very nice campground with lots of space and privacy. The hiking trails are awesome, especially the overlook!
Ermin A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
Very nice campground with lots of space and privacy. The hiking trails are awesome, especially the overlook!
Robert C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
Great time!
Robert C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SING
Great time!
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
