Trout Pond Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Early May to October; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 38.9525, -78.7339
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two beautiful lakes: Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while kids splash in the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake. Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, and easy lakeside trails make this a perfect weekend destination.
From the USFS.
Is Trout Pond Campground free?
No. Trout Pond Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Trout Pond Campground?
From Strasburg, VA: Follow VA-55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, West Virginia. Turn left on State Route 23/10 (Trout Run Road) and travel for approximately 6.0 miles. Turn right on County Route 16 (Thorny Bottom Road) and travel another 6.0 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 500 (Trout Pond Campground Road) and continue 1.0 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area Entrance Station. From Broadway, VA: Follow State Route 259 past Lost City, WV. Turn right on County Route 16, and travel 6.0 miles to Forest Service Road 500. Turn right and travel approximately 1.0 miles to the Trout Pond Recreation Area Entrance Station.
Nearby
- Trout Pond Recreation Area0.0 mi
- Wolf Gap Campground3.1 mi
- Mill Mountain Shelter5.3 mi
- Paul Gerhard Tuscarora Trail Shelter11.3 mi
- Little Fort Campground16.7 mi
- Camp Roosevelt19.1 mi
- Little Crease Trail Shelter20.8 mi
- Elizabeth Furnace Campground21.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
