Spruce Knob Lake

Spruce Knob Lake Campground Entrance
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

42 total sites

RV Sites

29 sites

Tent Sites

13 sites

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.

Number of accommodations: 42

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 17 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

42 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
013, Loop: DRUP Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: DRUP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
031, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
032, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
036, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
037, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
038, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
039, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
040, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
041, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: WKUP Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (175)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.6
175 reviews
5
72.0%
126
4
22.3%
39
3
4.0%
7
2
1.1%
2
1
0.6%
1

Emily K

Verified

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

5

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!

Mary C

Verified

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

4

Christopher S

Verified

August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: WKUP

5

Nice location and very friendly staff.

Meara B

Verified

August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: WKUP

5

We have a great experience every year but this campsite is excellent and it’s the first year we’ve stayed here. The site is nicely secluded which was perfect for us and the only downsides are that you’re closer to the road to the lake which occasionally has late night road noise and you need to carry everything down into the campsite from your car. Not major inconveniences, but some small things to note. Overall we love the annual reset and I think we found our ideal spot!

Mark B

Verified

August 12, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: DRUP

5

The campground was incredibly peaceful and excellent. The camp host was wonderful, very helpful, and attentive to our needs.

Angela L

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: DRUP

5

my favorite pay campground on the Mon.

Kevin D

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: DRUP

4

Very nice, serene small campground loop in close proximity to A LOT of attractions in this remote area. Definitely a great place to set up as "base" for a few days of fantastic exploration. I plan to go again.

Jessica K

Verified

August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DRUP

4

We stayed one night. It’s a long wilderness drive so do not forget anything. The campsites are well maintained. Firewood is available for purchase but we found sufficient down deadwood in the area. Bathrooms are typical. We were at site 25 and I didn’t realize we were next to the bathroom at reservation but it was not an issue at all. There are plenty of trees between each site. There is not a lot to do and given the long drive in, I can’t imagine staying more than two nights. We took a short drive to the lake and walked the trail and was lovely.

Kurt Z

Verified

August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DRUP

2

Because of the regional host being called away I chose the wrong site. The temporary host was very good and said the site we chose was reserved. He said he would work it out but we decided to leave.

James K

Verified

August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: DRUP

4

The grass in the sites needs to be cut, the toilets could have been cleaner.
The location in the woods was fantastic, the lake was worth the trip.
Campground host was very helpful.

Location Spruce Knob Lake

Address:
Seneca Rocks Recreation Area
Riverton, WV, 26814
United States

Elevation: 1332 feet

Distance to downtown

9 mi drive to downtown Riverton (about 25 min)

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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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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