Spruce Knob Lake
Open mid-April through mid-October. The campground operates on a mix of first-come-first-served and reservable sites. Maximum stay is 14 nights. No swimming allowed at the lake. Bear-aware area requiring proper food storage.
Interagency Passes
Interagency Passes are available for purchase at our Welcome Center Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. We recommend calling our front desk at 815-423-6370 prior to your arrival to make sure a qualified staff member is present to distribute passes.Our Welcome Center…
Henslow Trail Bridge Closures
Henslow Trail is rerouted onto Baseline Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., and South Patrol Rd. due to bridge closures. There is currently no timetable for the repairs to be completed. Please follow all signage and stay away from the bridges. Contact the Midewin NTP Visitor Center at 815-423-6370 with any…
Prairie Creek Bridge Closure
The bridge over Prairie Creek on the Blodgett Marsh Trail is currently closed due to damage creating hazardous conditions. Access to the Blodgett Marsh Trail via this entrance is closed until repairs can be made. You can access the Blodgett Marsh Trail by continuing north from this point down…
About
Spruce Knob Lake Campground is nestled in a beautiful hardwood forest within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, less than a mile from the 25-acre Spruce Knob Lake. The campground provides a peaceful setting with direct access to hiking trails and excellent trout fishing opportunities. The campground features 28 standard sites, 2 double sites, and 10 walk-in sites, all equipped with fire rings, lantern posts, and picnic tables. Standard sites have paved spurs. Five single-toilet vault restrooms serve the campground, all ADA accessible. A solar-powered system provides drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. Spruce Knob Lake offers trout fishing from a barrier-free wooden pier along the shoreline. A small boat ramp and parking area are available, though swimming is prohibited. The area is home to bears and raccoons, so campers must secure food and trash properly. Nearby Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak at 4,863 feet, features an observation tower with 360-degree views accessible via the half-mile Whispering Spruce Trail.
Directions
From Seneca Rocks, WV: Take WV-28S/WV-55W approximately 10 miles to Briery Gap Road, turn right and go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, continue 13.5 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 0.5 miles on the right.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 636-1800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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