Spruce Knob Lake

Spruce Knob Lake Campground Entrance
Spruce Knob Lake 2
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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

Thomas M

Verified

June 15, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: DRUP

3

Very quiet campsites are spaced to provide privacy

Jessica C

Verified

June 2, 2021 Stayed at: 037, Loop: WKUP

4

Great campground with clean toilets and the site was beautiful and well kept. We really enjoyed the stay. The kids really enjoyed our stay and we saw a lot of beautiful wildlife. Beautiful location!

joyce h

Verified

May 24, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: DRUP

5

Nice walk at the lake!

Erin M

Verified

April 25, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: DRUP

5

Wonderful spot with amazing hiking nearby. We had a great time here and look forward to returning in June.

Molly B

Verified

March 17, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: DRUP

5

Awesome campground!

Andrew H

Verified

January 31, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: DRUP

5

Beautiful area, nice ranger, and the lake makes you feel so small in a big world.

Jessica R

Verified

October 19, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: WKUP

5

Spruce Knob is gorgeous in mid October, the leaves are turning and it the perfect temp.

Colter F

Verified

October 2, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: WKUP

4

Good clean camp ground. Quite and dark

Brian A

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: DRUP

5

They keep the toilets clean which is nice. I'm used to roughing it. The attendant is nice and warned us about a bear in the area. Have been many times but it has been years. It wont be years before I go back. Accept for Yellowstone this is my favorite place to camp.

Roxanndra V

Verified

September 28, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: WKUP

5

Amazing sites! Very spaced out. You would never know that there were so many. Camp host was very helpful and you can buy firewood there for $7 a bundle or 3 for $20. Only a short hike to lake from the campground and there is a nice trail around it. I do not recommend hiking to Spruce Knob from the campground unless you enjoy uphill on a road with cars pretty much the entire way. Worth driving there and then hiking, or driving over to any number of a few other trails close by. The hike at the "knob" is only 10 min to the scenic point and tower, but there is another really nice trail off the other side. I would HIGHLY recommend this campground!

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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