Trout Pond Recreation Area
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 family destination.
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Reservations
Maximum Consecutive Stay
- You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground.
Maximum Stay
- You may stay up to 14 nights total at this campground within rolling 30 days.
Two Night Weekend Minimum
- You must reserve Friday night and Saturday night together as part of the same reservation.
Maximum Reservations per Transaction
- You may pay for up to 4 reservations at one time within the same credit card transaction
Cancellations
You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
- $10 cancellation fee
- Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
- Any previous change fees
General Information
Day Use available from April – December. Campground available from early May – October.
Day Use Area available from sunrise to sunset. Campground quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass provides a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and day use fee. No other America the Beautiful Interagency passes are valid at this site.
Day use fee is $8/vehicle up to eight passengers and $2 per person for vans and buses carrying more than eight passengers and walk-ins. The Day Use Fee can be paid at the fee station or electronically through an activity pass using the recreation.gov app to scan the QR code located at the Fee Station.
Overnight Use: $25 per single campsite per night. $40 per double campsite per night. $7 E-hookup fee. We currently accept reservations for some campsites at this campground, but you may use Scan & Pay through the recreation.gov app to pay for a first come-first served campsite once you are on location and at your campsite. Please scan the QR code at the fee station and follow all in-app and on-site instructions for Scan & Pay to be successful.
Cash or checks only accepted at the fee station. Some campsites are available for reservation.
Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)).
Address: 102 Koontz St. Edinburg, VA 22824
Phone: 540-984-4101
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Strasburg, VA: Follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, West Virginia. Turn left on SR 23/10 (Trout Run Road) and travel for approximately 6.0 miles. Turn right on CR 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 CR 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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms and showers are available at this site from early May – October.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Early May through October
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
