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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
Loretta J
August 12, 2024
Rented shelter A for a family gathering. They bathrooms were not open and had to walk to swim area for the restroom. Was not informed of this at the time of the event. When renting theses shelters out a John blue should have been provided. To what I was told the water line busted a month ago and still was not fixed. What ashamed to have people walking that far to the restroom.
Loretta J
August 12, 2024
Rented shelter A for a family gathering. They bathrooms were not open and had to walk to swim area for the restroom. Was not informed of this at the time of the event. When renting theses shelters out a John blue should have been provided. To what I was told the water line busted a month ago and still was not fixed. What ashamed to have people walking that far to the restroom.
Lynn H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SING
The view at the overlook is well worth the hike.
Lynn H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SING
The view at the overlook is well worth the hike.
Brian J
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Very nice hiking, especially Trout Pond Trail to Lina Constable Overlook, and Chimney Rock Trail.
Brian J
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SING
Very nice hiking, especially Trout Pond Trail to Lina Constable Overlook, and Chimney Rock Trail.
Jill H
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
We were at Trout Pond from May 13 to May 22, 2024. There had been no weed eating or mowing. Weeds and grass were knee high which made walking and walking the dog terrible. The ticks were horrible with the weeds and grass being so high. About 4pm Wednesday, May 15, there was no water, no host to be found to report the issue and no way to get hold of ranger to report the water issue. Host returned to campground about 3 hours later, finally had water next day about 11am. Host did not go around informing campers of water being back on. We have been coming to this campground since 1979 and this is the worst condition it has been in. Of all our years of camping, this has been our favorite campground, hopefully this is just a one time issue.
Jill H
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SING
We were at Trout Pond from May 13 to May 22, 2024. There had been no weed eating or mowing. Weeds and grass were knee high which made walking and walking the dog terrible. The ticks were horrible with the weeds and grass being so high. About 4pm Wednesday, May 15, there was no water, no host to be found to report the issue and no way to get hold of ranger to report the water issue. Host returned to campground about 3 hours later, finally had water next day about 11am. Host did not go around informing campers of water being back on. We have been coming to this campground since 1979 and this is the worst condition it has been in. Of all our years of camping, this has been our favorite campground, hopefully this is just a one time issue.
Richard S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING
Lots to do and explore. The kiosks need some attention and updating. but a nice park.
Richard S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SING
Lots to do and explore. The kiosks need some attention and updating. but a nice park.
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
