Spruce Knob Lake
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens in mid-April through mid-October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 19 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
About
Spruce Knob Lake Campground is nestled in a beautiful hardwood forest on a wooded ridge overlooking Spruce Knob Lake in Monongahela National Forest. Located less than a mile from the lake and east of 4,863-foot Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak, the campground provides 28 standard camping units with paved spurs, 2 double sites, and 10 walk-in sites. Each site includes a fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. The campground features five accessible vault toilets, solar-powered drinking water, and trash collection, though no electric hookups or dump stations are available. The high-elevation setting offers access to exceptional outdoor recreation. Sixty miles of hiking trails crisscross the region, with the campground providing direct access to the 1-mile Big Bend River Loop. The half-mile Whispering Spruce Trail circles Spruce Knob summit, where a stone and steel observation tower delivers 360-degree views. Trout fishing is available at the 25-acre lake and surrounding creeks, with a small boat ramp, barrier-free wooden pier, and vault toilets at the lake. Swimming is not allowed. The harsh mountain environment atop Spruce Knob features one-sided red spruce deformed by constant westerly winds, with blueberry and huckleberry ground cover. Due to elevation, cold fogs and strong winds can occur year-round.
Directions
From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (County Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn right and continue for 13.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mile on the right. From Elkins, WV, take U.S. Route 33 to State Route 29, which is 1 mile west of Harman. Turn right onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 for 2.5 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 567-3082 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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