Trout Pond Recreation Area

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52Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

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. 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. Keep reading

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. Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (540) 984-4101 for general information. Charges & Cancellations group shelter nonelectric 1-50 people $65, 51-100 people $100, standard non electric is $19.00 per night

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 52

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
DOUB	014	standard electric	99 ft	20/30	yes
DOUB	033	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes
DOUB	034	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes
PICA	00A	group shelter nonelectric	—	20	yes
PICB	00B	management	—	—	yes
S&P	Double Electric S&P	management	45 ft	15	yes
S&P	Double S&P	management	45 ft	—	yes
S&P	Electric S&P	management	30 ft	15	yes
S&P	Standard S&P	management	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	016	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	018	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	023	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	024	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	025	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	027	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	029	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	030	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	031	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Sing	043	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	001	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	002	standard electric	30 ft	20/30	yes
SING	004	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	006	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	008	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	010	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	011	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	012	standard electric	30 ft	20/30	yes
SING	013	standard electric	45 ft	20/30	yes
SING	015	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	017	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	019	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SING	020	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SING	021	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SING	022	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	026	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
SING	028	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	032	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes
SING	035	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes
SING	036	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	037	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
SING	038	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
SING	039	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes
SING	040	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SING	041	standard electric	99 ft	20/30	yes
SING	042	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
SING	044	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
SING	045	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SING	046	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
SING	047	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
SING	048	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
SING	049	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
SING	050	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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