Trout Pond Recreation Area

US Forest Service · West Virginia

Trout Pond Recreation Area in West Virginia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 95 public campsites we map in West Virginia.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$25–$47/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

350

Listed facilities

drinking water, toilets, showers, dump station (as published by the agency)

Phone

1(304)897-6450

Coordinates

38.95278, -78.73472

Nearest sites we map

• Wolf Gap5 km · US Forest Service
• Mill Mountain Shelter9 km · US Forest Service
• Hawk Recreation Area27 km · US Forest Service
• Camp Run Campground40 km · US Forest Service
• Big Bend (Wv)45 km · US Forest Service
• Jess Judy45 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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