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Spruce Knob Lake

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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.

Number of accommodations: 42

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 17 to Oct 12

Sites & Availability

42 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
β›Ί 013, Loop: DRUP
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: DRUP
No Hookups
$32.00
/ per night
β›Ί 031, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 032, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 033, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 034, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 035, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 036, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 037, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 038, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 039, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 040, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 041, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
β›Ί 042, Loop: WKUP
8 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night

Reviews (135)

What Guests Are Saying

Spruce Knob Lake offers a beautiful and spacious camping experience with well-maintained facilities and stunning views, particularly of the stars. While some campers experienced issues with site reservations and cleanliness, many praised the accommodating staff and privacy of the sites. The area is popular for its hiking opportunities and serves as a great escape, especially during warmer months.

Review Summary

4.6
135 reviews
5
71.9%
97
4
22.2%
30
3
4.4%
6
2
0.7%
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0.7%
1

Kurt Z

Verified

September 22, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: DRUP

4

Spruce Knob Lake has been our favorite campground for over 20 years. As tent campers we appreciate the cool climate, the relatively private and spacious sites, and the cleanliness of the toilets. Some of the best hiking trails in the Monongahela National Forest are nearby as well the relaxing lake. And given the bombardment of the digital age, we love the fact that there is no cell service! Being able to unplug is a blessing. We’ll keep coming.

Anthony B

Verified

September 21, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: DRUP

4

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Samantha P

Verified

September 14, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: DRUP

5

Great little campground in a beautiful area!

John W

Verified

September 10, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: DRUP

5

Just excellent across the board.

Randy H

Verified

September 3, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: DRUP

4

Nice campground. Camp host very nice and helpful.

cathryn P

Verified

September 1, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: DRUP

5

Beautiful location, one of the most spacious and grand in the mid-Atlantic. Remote! Campground very well kept, clean, looked after. Great wilderness hiking in the area.
No cell phone service

Jared W

Verified

August 31, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: DRUP

5

Beautiful and scenic drive into the camp site. Make sure you grab ice and other amenities before heading to the campsite...very austere and at least 20 miles of windy roads before you will come across any stores. Camp host was very friendly and has bundles of wood on hand for $7 a bundle or 3 for $20. No showers. Clean restrooms. Water is available but is limited. Great site for fishing or taking a kayak out on the lake. Well maintained paved loop and easy for walking dogs in the morning. No cell service. Definitely will be back!

Dan G

Verified

August 29, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: DRUP

4

Very nice camp ground. About 1 mike about Seneca Lake.

Dan K

Verified

August 24, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: DRUP

4

Beautiful area and campground! Clean and quiet, but campsites sort of close together. Thick woods in between sites which helps. I would definitely recommend to others. Plenty of downed trees for firewood if you don't mind scavenging. Word of caution......We had heavy rains one night which caused the gravel tent pad to act like saucer and trap water....flooded our tent.

Wade W

Verified

August 16, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: DRUP

5

Great quiet spot!

Location Spruce Knob Lake

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

Latitude & Longitude: 38.7497 / -79.5003

Elevation: 1332 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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

General

This campground has first-come, first-served sites

General

Limit two vehicles per single site; a daily fee is charged for extra vehicles

General

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.

General

Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

General

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