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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%
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4
22.2%
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3
4.4%
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Amanda S

Verified

August 16, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 034, Loop: WKUP

4

Loved the secluded tent sites. Rained a bit while we were there, but the campsite did not get muddy, which was a plus. Will return, for sure. This was my third stay here.

Yuheng D

Verified

July 22, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 021, Loop: DRUP

5

Spruce knob lake is one of my favorite place to go for star gazing and camping. It has very dark sky and beautiful view.

James K

Verified

July 10, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 025, Loop: DRUP

4

Reserved site for only one night because that was the only reservable site available with plan to slip into a first come site next morning. Worked as planned. It seems 40 percent of reserved sites were no shows. Its about a 45 minute drive down to rt 33 so seneca shadows is more convenient but this is cooler. Pit toilets are new and well cleaned. Water was fine. Sites are fairly private.

Janie C

Verified

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

3

In past years, this campground was kept very neat with campsites well-maintained. This year, it seemed like little to no mowing or weed eating had taken place in quite a long time. There were tall weeds around all of the campsites and along the road. We camped here three years in a row, then skipped last year, then camped again this year, so I am comparing this year with summer of 2018 and before. The difference was stark. Also, I was told I would receive a 20% refund because there was no water available when we camped, but I have still not received the refund two weeks after receiving the email saying I would receive it automatically.

Alissa N

Verified

June 18, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 038, Loop: WKUP

5

Don't forget anything, or youll have to do without. once your up here you wont want to leave. Clean campsites and restrooms. Lake was beautiful and Spruce Knob overlook was amazing. We brought bikes and kayaks and the kids had a blast setting up there hammocks to sleep. We will be back

Christine M

Verified

January 19, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: DRUP

5

Beautiful campground. The camp host was friendly and helpful. We had an excellent stay.

Kevin W

Verified

January 17, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 040, Loop: WKUP

5

Love this place. Love camping here the night sky is incredible.

Michele K

Verified

January 17, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: DRUP

5

Quiet campsite with amazing views, hiking paths, and incredible stars!

Steven S

Verified

January 17, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: DRUP

4

The campsites were large and well separated so you had privacy.

Richard H

Verified

January 17, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: DRUP

5

Very nice and clean site. The site was level. It was wooded and we felt secluded even though folks were nearby.

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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