Spruce Knob Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground typically operates from mid-April through mid-October, with exact dates dependent on snow conditions. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Maximum stay is 14 days. Bear canisters or locked vehicles required for 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 provides a quiet base for exploring one of the most dramatic landscapes in the central Appalachians. Located within the Potomac Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest, the campground occupies a hardwood forest setting less than half a mile from the 25-acre lake. Built in 1952, Spruce Knob Lake is regularly stocked with trout by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, and bluegills along the shoreline make it suitable for novice anglers. Electric trolling motors and non-motorized boats are permitted; a small boat ramp and wooden pier offer barrier-free lake access. The campground contains 28 standard single sites, 2 double sites, and 10 walk-in sites. Standard sites feature paved spurs, while all sites include fire rings, lantern posts, and picnic tables. Five single-toilet accessible vault restrooms serve the campground, along with a solar-powered drinking water system and trash dumpsters. Firewood is available for purchase on site; outside firewood is prohibited to prevent invasive pest introduction. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station. Spruce Knob, the highest peak in West Virginia at 4,863 feet, is a short drive away. A stone and steel observation tower built atop the summit offers 360-degree views of the surrounding highlands. The Spruce Knob-Seneca Creek Backcountry provides over 60 miles of trails for extended exploration. Strong winds and cold fogs can occur year-round at this elevation, so campers should prepare for variable mountain weather.
Directions
From Seneca Rocks, WV: Take WV-28 South/WV-55 West for approximately 10 miles to Briery Gap Road (County Road 33/4). Turn right and continue 2 miles to Forest Road 112. Turn right and continue 13.5 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 0.5 miles ahead.
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 | $13 - $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 567-3082 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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