Trout Pond Recreation Area

Address 814 Trout Pond Campground RD , Lost City, WV, 26810-8382
StateWV
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone1(304)897-6450

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
📌 ELECTRIC HOOKUPS
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🌳 Shade
📌 Accessibility: Y
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM, 8:00 AM
🕒 Checkout Time: 1:00 PM, 9:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 1–15
👥 Max Num of People: 8–100
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–99
📌 Electricity Hookup: 15, 20, 20/30
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🔧 Sewer Hookup: No
🚰 Water Hookup: No
Accessible Sites: 52 of 52
📅 Reservable Sites: 36 of 52
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

Overview

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

Data updated: 2026-08-23 10:17 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)