Spruce Knob Lake
SPRUCE KNOB LAKE
Part of Monongahela National Forest
Overview
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.
Facilities
The campground has accessible vault toilets and a solar-powered system for drinking water. No electric hookups are available. Firewood is for sale on-site.Natural Features
The campground is situated on a wooded ridge overlooking the lake. To the east is 4,863' Spruce Knob. The vegetation atop Spruce Knob has adapted to a harsh, exposed environment. One-sided red spruce deformed by constant exposure to strong westerly winds cling to the high rocky ridges. Blueberry and huckleberry plants cover the ground.Due to its location, the campground may experience cold fogs and strong winds year-round.
Recreation
Sixty miles of picturesque hiking trails crisscross the region, and the campground provides direct access to the pleasant 1-mile Big Bend River Loop.Trout fishing is available nearby at 25-acre Spruce Knob Lake, and in surrounding creeks. Facilities at the lake include a small boat ramp, parking area and vault toilets. A wooden pier along the shoreline provides barrier-free access to the lake.No swimming is allowed.
Nearby Attractions
The half-mile Whispering Spruce Trail circles Spruce Knob and provides panoramic views of the beautiful area.Important Notices
- 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.
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Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (County Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn right and continue for 13.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mile on the right. <br /><br /> From Elkins, WV, take U.S. Route 33 to State Route 29, which is 1 mile west of Harman. Turn right onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles and tum left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 for 2.5 miles.
Contact Information
Phone: 304-567-3082
SENECA ROCKS RECREATION AREARIVERTON, WV 26814
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 027, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 005, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 037, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 042, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 034, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 031, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 033, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 014, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 036, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 040, Loop WKUP, Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop DRUP, Type Standard Nonelectric
