Spruce Knob Lake Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Spruce Knob Lake Campground
Spruce Knob Lake Campground is located west of Spruce Knob , the highest point in West Virginia. Also close by is Spruce Knob - Seneca Creek Backcountry , which holds 60 miles of trails ready to be explored. For individuals looking for group camping located close by is Gatewood Campground . If you enjoy stream or river fishing as well you can head over to Gandy Creek. Fishing is available at Spruce Knob Lake. Built in 1952 for fishing, the 25-acre lake is regularly stocked with trout by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Numerous small but hungry bluegills along the shoreline make fishing fun for beginning anglers. Electric trolling motors and non-motorized boats are permitted on the lake. There is a small boat launch, parking lot, and vault toilets. A wooden pier along the shoreline provides barrier free access.
Before you go
Season
Lake opens when roads are snow-free. Campground opens in April. – October
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single- $16 • Double- $28 • Walk-in- $13
Restrictions
Maximum length of stay is 14 days. • Swimming is not permitted in Spruce Knob Lake. • Secure food and trash from bears and raccoons.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.