Trout Pond Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Reopens in spring with day use available April through December and camping from early May through October.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 2:53AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 8:27PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 15 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, and Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Eastern Highland, and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, Hardy, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
About
Trout Pond Recreation Area is a family-friendly mountain destination in George Washington National Forest featuring two distinct lakes. Rock Cliff Lake is a 17-acre man-made lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet, regularly stocked with trout and offering a sandy beach, designated swimming area, and all types of boating from motorboats to sailboats. A trail surrounds the entire lake providing bank fishing access. Trout Pond holds the distinction of being West Virginia's only natural lake, created by a sinkhole that filled with mountain stream water and runoff from Long Mountain. It's home to native brook trout and offers its own swimming area and easy lakeside trails. The Trout Pond Loop is a 4-mile trail with an optional 2-mile side route to a Rock Cliff Lake overlook, while connecting trails provide steep climbs up Long and Devil's Hole Mountains for more challenging hikes. The campground offers single and double sites with optional electric hookups. Day use facilities include picnic areas, a children's playground, and restrooms with showers during the camping season. The recreation area operates from a base in Hardy County with fees collected at an entrance station.
Directions
From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10 (Trout Run Road) and travel approximately 6 miles. Turn right on CR 16 (Thorny Bottom Road) and travel 6 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 500 (Trout Pond Campground Road) and continue 1 mile to the entrance station.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 - $47 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 897-6450 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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