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Spruce Knob Lake
5 mi southeast of Whitmer, WV · No signal at camp
About Spruce Knob Lake
**The Spruce Knob Lake Campground** is tucked in a beautiful hardwood forest less than a mile from Spruce Knob Lake. The campground provides a peaceful setting with easy access to boating on the lake and hiking through the mountainous region. Spruce Knob Lake Campground is comprised of 28 standard camping units, 2 double camping units, and 10 walk in camping units with fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables and paved spurs (standard camping units). In addition, there is a developed host site equipped with electrical (solar), water, and a sewage holding tank. Spruce Knob Lake Campground contains five single-toilet vault restrooms all of which are accessible. Gatewood Group Campground contains 1 reservable site that can accommodate up to approximately 30 people. The campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, and two single-toilet vault restrooms. There is no electric or drinking…
- Managed by: Monongahela National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi southeast of Whitmer, WV · 38.74972, -79.50028
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Lumberjack Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 3.7 mi |
| Horton Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Judy Springs Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Seneca Creek Trail | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 4.3 mi |
| High Meadow Trail | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 1.7 mi
Propane: 20.9 mi