Trout Pond Recreation Area
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along 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, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination.
Campsites come with a campfire ring and picnic table, and some of have electric hookups. Hot showers and flush toilets are an easy walk away from each site.
The day-use area includes a white-sand swim beach, boat ramp, showers, playground and 30 picnic sites.
Need to Know
- No gasoline-powered boats allowed on lake
- This facility has first-come, first-serve single sites
- A life jacket is required for all boaters
- Please check-in with campground host upon arrival
- No off-road vehicles allowed
- No dogs allowed on beach
- No alcoholic beverages
- Entrance gates locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
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Natural Features
Rock Cliff Lake is a 17-acre man-made lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. Trout Pond, the naturally formed lake, was created by a sinkhole that filled with mountain stream water and run-off from Long Mountain. Trout Pond can vary in waterflow. Please visit the Forest Service website for our most up to date conditions.
Recreation
A trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access at Rock Cliff Lake. All types of boating from motor to sailboats are welcome.
Hike the Trout Pond Loop trail, an easy 4-mile excursion, with an optional 2-mile side route, to an overlook of Rockcliff Lake. For a more challenging hike, a connecting trail provides a steep climb up Long and Devil's Hole Mountains.
Changes & Cancellations
group shelter nonelectric 1-50 people $65, 51-100 people $100, standard non electric is $19.00 per night
Contact Information
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814 Trout Pond Campground RD Lost City WV 26810-8382
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 1(304)897-6450
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 miles. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 042, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 00B, Loop PICB, Type Picnic
- Site 041, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 00A, Loop PICA, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Sing, Type Standard Nonelectric
