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Spruce Knob Lake Campground
8 mi south of Whitmer, WV · No signal at camp
About 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.
- Fees: - Single- $16 - Double- $28 - Walk-in- $13
- Season: Lake opens when roads are snow-free. Campground opens in April. – October
- Managed by: USFS - Monongahela National Forest
- Where: 8 mi south of Whitmer, WV · 38.70739, -79.58826
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: Jun–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Knob Lake Loop Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Allegheny Mountain Trail | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 13.4 mi |
| Big Run Trail | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 3.1 mi |
| North Prong Trail | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Leading Ridge Trail | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Tom Lick Trail | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 1.2 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: 6 mi
Water fill-up: 22.1 mi
Propane: 18.7 mi