Trout Pond Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Lost City, West Virginia.
How it compares
- With 46 sites it is the #14 largest of 27 West Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($19) is $5.50 above the West Virginia median of $13.50/night.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 11% of West Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (99 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (11 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 46 of 46 sites; campfires allowed on 1 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~35 mi, Harrisonburg ~36 mi, Charlottesville ~65 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers46 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Pond | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Trout Pond | 0.1 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| Rockcliff Lake | 0.3 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Long Mountain | 0.5 mi | 7.0 | USFS |
| Chimney Rock | 0.6 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Laurel Run | 1.8 mi | 2.6 | USFS |
| North Mountain | 1.8 mi | 3.7 | USFS |
| Tibbet Knob | 2.9 mi | 2.2 | USFS |
| Mill Mountain | 3.1 mi | 4.6 | USFS |
| Laurel Run Spur | 3.5 mi | 2.2 | USFS |
| Falls Ridge | 3.7 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Stack Rock | 3.7 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
+ 5 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
47.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 47.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Old Pond | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rockcliff Lake | 0.3 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Long Mountain Trail | 0.5 mi | 9.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Chimney Rock Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Trout Pond Run Trail | 0.8 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| North Mountain Trail | 1.8 mi | 7.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Laurel Run Trail | 1.8 mi | 4.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Tibbet Knob Trail | 2.9 mi | 4.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Laurel Run Spur | 3.5 mi | 2.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Big Schloss Trail | 3.7 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mill Mountain Trail | 3.7 mi | 5.1 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 7 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Gap George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.1 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 19 (44.0 mi) |
| Lost River Campground Joyce Teets |
4.1 | WV | — | 40 | E S | yes | — | ? | 9 (13.4 mi) |
| Lost River State Park Campground Lost River State Park |
10.3 | WV | See booking site | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 1 (1.6 mi) |
| Little Fort George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
16.7 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (38.9 mi) |
| Hawk Campground US Forest Service |
16.9 | WV | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (13.5 mi) |
| Rivers Edge Campground Private campground |
17.2 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (9.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.