Description

Trout Pond, named for the only natural lake in West Virginia, is a unique area of lakes and streams, and mountains and sinkholes, all surrounded by the beautiful hills of West Virginia. The recreation area offers camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, hiking, fishing and more. Trout Pond has 50 campsites each complete with a fire ring and picnic table. Hot-water showers and restrooms are an easy walk from each site. Fourteen sites have electrical hook-ups, and a dump station is in the area. The day-use area includes a white-sand swim beach, boat launch, bathhouse, playground, and 30 picnic sites. All visitors 6 years old and older pay a day-use fee. All campers parking in Day Use Area must pay Day Use Parking fees. There are 2 group picnic areas available. Each accommodates as many as 100 people. Site A has a shelter, Site B is uncovered. Group picnic area reservations must be made in advance through the reservation system.