Spruce Knob Lake

Seneca Rocks Recreation Area, Riverton, West Virginia, United States
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About Spruce Knob Lake

The Spruce Knob Lake Campground is tucked in a beautiful hardwood forest less than a mile from Spruce Knob Lake. The campground provides a peaceful setting with easy access to boating on the lake and hiking through the mountainous region. Spruce Knob Lake Campground is comprised of 28 standard camping units, 2 double camping units, and 10 walk in camping units with fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there is a developed host site equipped with electrical (solar), water, and a sewage holding tank. Spruce Knob Lake Campground contains five single-toilet vault restrooms all of which are accessible. Gatewood Group Campground contains 1 reservable site that can accommodate up to approximately 30 people. The campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, and two single-toilet vault restrooms. There is no electric or drinking water at the group campground. The group campground is not ABA accessible. There are trash dumpsters located at Spruce Knob Lake Campground and there are trash bins located at Gatewood Group Campground for garbage collection and disposal. There are no dump stations in either campground. The average operation and maintenance season for Spruce Knob Lake Campground and Gatewood Group Campground has been from approximately mid-April through mid-October. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campground from the third Friday night in April through the Columbus Day weekend in October. Spruce Knob is the highest peak in West Virginia. A stone and steel observation tower is perched atop the peak, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the area.

Available sites

42 total sites
RV Sites 29 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 13 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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42 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 013, Loop: DRUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 021, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: DRUP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 031, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 032, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 033, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 034, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 035, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 036, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 037, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 038, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 039, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 040, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 041, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 042, Loop: WKUP Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade

Reviews

185 reviews

Summary

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Spruce Knob Lake offers a serene and well-maintained camping experience, with spacious and private sites, friendly and attentive camp hosts, and beautiful surroundings for exploration. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, opportunities for hiking, and the charm of the nearby lake. While some minor issues like road noise and occasional cleanliness concerns were noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many planning to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

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Pete B

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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: DRUP

Nice campground and the sites give you plenty of privacy despite being relatively close to each other. We enjoyed our stay.

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randy w

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October 2, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: DRUP

very spacious, yet very secluded. short walk to the lake for beautiful views

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Angus C

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September 21, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: DRUP

The camp sites were well managed, and everything was fully stocked and Caleb is an absolute delight. He works hard and knows his job.

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Nathan T

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: DRUP

Really loved this campground. Secluded enough to feel as though you're remote, but with enough within the grounds and nearby to feel like you're at a truly scenic destination. Big fan of having bathrooms in a place like this, too.

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Tyler U

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: WKUP

Beatiful campground, the site had plenty of room and privacy since it was a walk in. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Firewood was available for sale but it was stored directly on the ground after it'd been raining so the bottom pieces were damp.

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Cindy Y

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DRUP

This was the perfect place to view the Perseid Meteor Shower! We were able to see through an opening in the trees from our campsite and plan to return to watch from the lake where it is nothing but open sky.
We appreciated the camp hosts, Caleb and his wife Ella and enjoyed seeing them with their young son. They were very friendly and helpful. It was nice to know they were around if we needed anything.

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corey h

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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: WKUP

Showed up about 8pm to set up camp and someone else was already in my reserved lot.
Used bathroom ( which was clean ), and left.didn't want an argument

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Jacob W

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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: WKUP

It was great!

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Mary C

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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: WKUP

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Emily K

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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: DRUP

Camp host was phenomenal! Fun to talk to and very knowledgeable!

Tent pads were spacious but need more gravel; ours filled up like a LAKE in every rainstorm we had (and it rained nearly every day this trip).

Campground was laid out nicely, and so peaceful. We could hear owls (my favorite!) at night and one particularly curious raven (second favorite!) during the day.

All in all, we had a lovely time even if rain and haze blocked out the sky for most of our trip. We’ll definitely be back again!

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Location & Directions for Spruce Knob Lake

Seneca Rocks Recreation Area, Riverton, WV 26814 United States

Elevation: 1,332 ft

Getting There

From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 mi to Briery Gap Road (County Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 mi to Forest Road 112, turn right and continue for 13.5 mi. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mi on the ...

Nearest town

Riverton, WV - 9 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
  • This campground has first-come, first-served sites
  • Limit two vehicles per single site; a daily fee is charged for extra vehicles
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
  • Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 
  • Click here for more information on Monongahela National Forest

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Nearby destinations

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Riverton

3 mi away

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Seneca Rocks

9 mi away

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Franklin

13 mi away

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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