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262 reviews
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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July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SING
Incredible- the bath house and outdoor shower were closed and in tent camping the closest bathroom to our site was closed- tough to have to wait in the morning when you have to go you have to go and you don't want to be waiting in line for a stall. Never had experienced this before at Trout Pond- usually it is a great place to camp and then enjoy the sandy beach of the lake.
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July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SING
Incredible- the bath house and outdoor shower were closed and in tent camping the closest bathroom to our site was closed- tough to have to wait in the morning when you have to go you have to go and you don't want to be waiting in line for a stall. Never had experienced this before at Trout Pond- usually it is a great place to camp and then enjoy the sandy beach of the lake.
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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SING
Nice park, site descriptions can be misleading as there are a lot of sloped sites which can be a problem for trailers and tents. Some sites have drop offs that could be a problem for young kids. Bathroom was kept clean daily. Overall we like this campground for quick weekend excursions since it’s close.
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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SING
Nice park, site descriptions can be misleading as there are a lot of sloped sites which can be a problem for trailers and tents. Some sites have drop offs that could be a problem for young kids. Bathroom was kept clean daily. Overall we like this campground for quick weekend excursions since it’s close.
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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
Enjoyable trip
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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Trout Pond had become one of our go-to campgrounds for a true getaway that still had nice amenities, such as electric hookup, showers, swimming beach. and trails. The older water system is giving way, which meant all of the lower bathrooms around the lake and picnic areas were closed for our whole 9-day visit. Fortunately, porta-johns were brought in and placed nearby for easy access.
Another problem with the campground is the electrical system. We stayed in site 11. Our site and the three following ours going up the hill all had electricity woes in the midst of an upper-90s heatwave that lasted for days. Two electric cars were plugged in at site 10, so the little grid may not have been able to handle those along with providing a consistent supply to other campers. This woe ended up frying our power converter, on the hottest day nevertheless.
Other than these problems, Trout Pond is phenomenal being far removed from all commotion, cell signal, hustle, etc. It was nice to see the pond full again after all the rain the area has gotten. I hope the problems get fixed lest others end their trips with unfortunate memories like ours.
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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SING
Enjoyable trip
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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Trout Pond had become one of our go-to campgrounds for a true getaway that still had nice amenities, such as electric hookup, showers, swimming beach. and trails. The older water system is giving way, which meant all of the lower bathrooms around the lake and picnic areas were closed for our whole 9-day visit. Fortunately, porta-johns were brought in and placed nearby for easy access.
Another problem with the campground is the electrical system. We stayed in site 11. Our site and the three following ours going up the hill all had electricity woes in the midst of an upper-90s heatwave that lasted for days. Two electric cars were plugged in at site 10, so the little grid may not have been able to handle those along with providing a consistent supply to other campers. This woe ended up frying our power converter, on the hottest day nevertheless.
Other than these problems, Trout Pond is phenomenal being far removed from all commotion, cell signal, hustle, etc. It was nice to see the pond full again after all the rain the area has gotten. I hope the problems get fixed lest others end their trips with unfortunate memories like ours.
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June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOUB
This campground is a hidden gem. Sites are well kept, bathrooms and clean, and the lake is wonderful. Highly recommend!
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June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOUB
This campground is a hidden gem. Sites are well kept, bathrooms and clean, and the lake is wonderful. Highly recommend!
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814 Trout Pond Campground Rd, Lost City, WV 26810-8382 United States
Elevation: 603 ft
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...
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 Pond Recreation Area entrance.
The closest entrance is: Front Royal Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 35.8 mi · over 1 hr (61 min)
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Nearby city: Harrisonburg, VA
Approx. 36 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,480 ft
Lost City, WV
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