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Trout Pond Recreation Area
8 mi northwest of Columbia Furnace, VA · No signal at camp
About Trout Pond Recreation Area
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake. Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination. A trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access at Rock Cliff Lake. All types of boating from motor to sailboats are welcome. Hike the Trout Pond Loop trail, an easy 4-mile excursion, with an optional 2-mile side route, to an overlook of Rockcliff Lake. For a more challenging hike, a connecting trail provides a steep climb up Long and Devil's Hole Mountains. Campsites come with a campfire ring and picnic table, and some of have electric hookups. Hot showers and flush toilets…
- Fees: Day use fee is $8/vehicle up to 8 passengers and $2 per person for vans and buses carrying more than 8 passengers and walk-ins. $25 per…
- Season: early-May – October
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi northwest of Columbia Furnace, VA · 38.95278, -78.73472
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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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliff Lake | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Long Mountain | Horse | 0.5 mi | 8.6 mi |
| North Mountain | Horse | 1.8 mi | 17.7 mi |
| Laurel Run | Horse | 1.8 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Tibbet Knob | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 2.3 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: 0 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.