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Spruce Knob Lake

Spruce Knob Lake Campground Entrance
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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

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

Reviews (137)

What Guests Are Saying

Spruce Knob Lake offers a beautiful and clean camping experience with spacious sites that provide a sense of privacy. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and easy access to water. While some encountered issues with reservations and noise from other campers, overall, the area is loved for its scenic views, hiking opportunities, and friendly atmosphere, making it a popular spot for repeat visitors.

Review Summary

4.6
137 reviews
5
71.5%
98
4
22.6%
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3
4.4%
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0.7%
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Philippe J

Verified

September 30, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: DRUP

3

site #11 is rather small not really suitable for a 30" trailer as claimed or you will be in a bad slope and have no space left for the tow vhc. I had a 15ft trailer and was just fitting in there.
The campground was clean and pleasant.

Dana C

Verified

August 29, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: DRUP

4

Pave road from camp ground to overlook

Anthony P

Verified

August 23, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: DRUP

5

Super close to spruce knob lake and pretty close to the Spruce Knob summit. Bathrooms were super clean for what they are. Only downside was the site got a bit muddy, but it did rain a lot while we were there.

Nina L

Verified

August 23, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: DRUP

5

I had a wonderful experience at Spruce Knob Lake Campground. The camp host was very attentive, drove around checking on everyone multiple times throughout the day. Firewood was available for purchase. The reserved sites each had nice platforms for tents. The walk-in sites may have you walk up some stairs but for the most part were pretty close to parking and looked private. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this campground to family/friends.

Laura D

Verified

August 21, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 037, Loop: WKUP

5

The host was welcoming. She helped me find some local hikes and let me know about the meteor shower!

Jared D

Verified

August 17, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: DRUP

5

Great car camping site. Clean and spacisous, not too close to other site but more than enough room for 2 tents and a nice open area to cook and eat. Clean bathrooms but no lights.

Could be better if the water was filtered for refilling water packs.

Reece J

Verified

July 26, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 040, Loop: WKUP

5

Very nice campground near awesome Spruce knob peak

Bonnie H

Verified

July 20, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: DRUP

5

Host was wonderful. Park kept up. Best place to camp if you are a tent camper. There is not any hook ups so you get to really enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

Marc B

Verified

July 17, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 021, Loop: DRUP

4

The park was nice and quiet. Site 021 was very big, lots of room for tent and our bug shelter. We brought a canoe and the lake was fun to paddle. Plenty of bird watching also.

Angus C

Verified

June 26, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: DRUP

5

The new camp manager, Lana, is a delight. She had everything in working order. And the campsite was clean when we arrived. Toilets were completely stock with tissue paper and hand sanitizer.

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

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: June 4, 2026

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