Trout Pond Rec Area, Lost City, WV

Trout Pond Rec Area is located in the Lee Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 4 min west of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 1,978 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 35 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 11 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $65.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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(304) 897-6450 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$25 - $65

Campsite Reviews (58)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		66%
4 star		17%
3 star		10%
2 star		5%
1 star		2%

@KevinC5577695 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #8

Website says 15 amp electric, but we had 30 amp available..so please update website. Winding, narrow local roads into the campground. Sites are mostly sloped, some have a level back area, but if you have a larger rig... you'll have to raise the front a lot to be "Level". No water at individual sites, so fill before you come, unless you want to block the road for 1/2 hour while you fill your tank. Will avoid this campground if possible in the future.

@ArthurK2002057 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #41

We very much enjoyed our stay here. The sites were spacious and well spaced. On the West Virginia side of Shenandoah, it is about an hour drive away from the North entrance to the park near Front Royal and 90 minutes from the Thornton Gap entrance near the center of the park. Those drives are not insignificant but this gets you away from the crowds and traffic in the park and provides a comfortable peaceful place to stay. There are a couple of pleasant short hikes (<5 miles) here as well. Bathrooms are clean with warm (not hot) showers. In October the bathrooms were definitely not toasty! No cell phone service from Sprint, TMobile or Verizon.

@AndrewV6203190 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #17

Very well maintained.

@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #2

Great time!

@ErminAAB4E37B9 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #1

Very nice campground with lots of space and privacy. The hiking trails are awesome, especially the overlook!

@SharonB9869229 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #11

The road to this campground is mostly a single lane road so go slow and hope to vehicle you meet slows down to! Campground is tucked into a beautiful niche in the forest. Very limited number of electric/ water campsites. Most have no services. The campsites are comfortable sizes. We stayed in campsite 11. It was close to one of the bathhouses. The site itself was very level BUT there is a 3 drop off from the road to the parking pad. So be prepared! There is no internet service.The bathhouse was cleaned daily and was well maintained. The shower is unusual as you cannot adjust the water temperature or flow. You just push the button (every 30 seconds) and there is water. The temperature was just right - not too hot, not too cool. The only downside to this campground was the host barking dog. And it did bark - all day long. We could not even sit outside for that barking dog. Even when we hiked up the trail to the ledge, we heard that dog for the first half mile.

@LorettaJAA93C0 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #A

Rented shelter A for a family gathering. They bathrooms were not open and had to walk to swim area for the restroom. Was not informed of this at the time of the event. When renting theses shelters out a John blue should have been provided. To what I was told the water line busted a month ago and still was not fixed. What ashamed to have people walking that far to the restroom.

@LynnH9133148 · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #4

The view at the overlook is well worth the hike.

@brianj112936BE · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #11

Very nice hiking, especially Trout Pond Trail to Lina Constable Overlook, and Chimney Rock Trail.

@JillH9395170 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #1

We were at Trout Pond from May 13 to May 22, 2024. There had been no weed eating or mowing. Weeds and grass were knee high which made walking and walking the dog terrible. The ticks were horrible with the weeds and grass being so high. About 4pm Wednesday, May 15, there was no water, no host to be found to report the issue and no way to get hold of ranger to report the water issue. Host returned to campground about 3 hours later, finally had water next day about 11am. Host did not go around informing campers of water being back on. We have been coming to this campground since 1979 and this is the worst condition it has been in. Of all our years of camping, this has been our favorite campground, hopefully this is just a one time issue.

@RichardS712869 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #12

Lots to do and explore. The kiosks need some attention and updating. but a nice park.

@MelodyR6875965 · Camped on Sep 9, 2023 at Campsite #12

It was beautiful. We had #12. It was a little small but no problem for our 20 trailer just had to park the truck off to the side. We had 30 amp service depending on where you look online its a little confusing as it shows as a 15 amp but it truly was 30 amp.

@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #8

The bathroom at camp has has had cold water the last 2 tim s we have been there. First time in 30 years this has happened. They say its because of the amount of people using but not n past years there has been more people using and still had hot water.

@JulieC9513135 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #33

The campsite was great! The bathrooms were clean and the beach area is always wonderful. I would like to see some playground equipment put back in to replace what was removed.

@AnnwynMB895C19 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #48

We love this place.

@SUSANU8324223 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #13

We like all the campsites at trout pond. We've been there many times. It wasn't crowded this time and very quiet.

@JeffreyP307FAC · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #36

Beautiful campsite and surrounding area. Lots to see and do. The campground was quiet and the bathhouses are clean. We will definitely be back!

@HeatherKA25C82 · Camped on May 19, 2023 at Campsite #13

Sites are spaced out and well maintained. Showers could use an upgrade.

@ChristineR7395 · Camped on Oct 25, 2022 at Campsite #6

The bathrooms are always clean!

@TulipS3478070 · Camped on Oct 21, 2022 at Campsite #33

I almost don't want to say anything to give away the secret of this hidden gem of a campground. But this place deserves all the stars. Friendly people. Great amenity options. CLEAN amenities. Clean camp sites. No trash, raked gravel, pet friendly, quiet. With enough activity options for those who want to enjoy nature actively. And serene enough for those who want to enjoy nature just lazing at their camp site. We want to camp here all the time.

@RodicaU2171482 · Camped on Oct 21, 2022 at Campsite #42

Excellent place, lots of trails to choose from and the lake is wonderful.

@GregoryT414144 · Camped on Oct 14, 2022 at Campsite #12

i really like the area but because a death in the family then i was not able to be there

@SandraM1586460 · Camped on Oct 13, 2022 at Campsite #8

Lovely park and fall hiking!

@SteveF6015775 · Camped on Oct 10, 2022 at Campsite #10

The Fall colors were just premiering.We warmed up with the hike around the pond and then hiked to the Summit -and beyond. That worked out well as we are not experienced hikers and the trail up to the Summit was a bit challenging for us so warm up was essential.But the views-awesome!! The park is clean and well maintained. Good bath house with timed showering-pretty neat. The hostess was very pleasant and helpful. We saw many different animal tracks in the sand at the pond including a small bear track to and from the pond. Exciting! We will book soon for next year! We have tent camped as well as taken our trailer. The lots are a terrific bargain.

@SherriW4666338 · Camped on Oct 8, 2022 at Campsite #1

We stayed here just as an overnight place, we found it absolutely beautiful! Our neighbors were very friendly and the campground was very peaceful at night.

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