Trout Pond Recreation Area
Basye, West Virginia · 1,995 ft · In George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Photos: Local staff
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,995 ft (608 m)1,995 ft608 m
Loops2
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Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 5 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
Recreation.gov files one loop under 2 spellings, such as “SING” and “Sing”. We join them, so that loop here is 33 + 10 sites.
“PICB” and “S&P” are staff entries, not campsites, and are left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Showers
- Showers
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Reservations (recommended)
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About
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
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Trout Pond Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 8% chance of rain79°56°
- ThuRain Showers, 88% chance of rain60°57°
- FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 25% chance of rain74°40°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain47°32°
- SunSunny56°37°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Wolf Gap
Public Land · 3.1 mi · Columbia Furnace
Camp site
Dispersed · 3.6 mi · Columbia Furnace
Lost River Campground
Campground · 4.1 mi · Basye
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.6 mi
Camp site
Columbia Furnace, WV · On State agency land · Wardensville Wildlife Management Area
- 5.7 mi
Camp site
Columbia Furnace, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 5.8 mi
Camp site
Alonzaville, WV · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 6.0 mi
Camp site
Wardensville, WV · On State agency land · Wardensville Wildlife Management Area
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
Alonzaville, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 6.3 mi
Camp site
Alonzaville, WV · On State agency land · Wardensville Wildlife Management Area
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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