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Spruce Knob Lake Campground

Riverton, West Virginia
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Ownership: US Forest Service
Official website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on December 14, 2005

Description

Spruce Knob Lake Campground is located west of Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

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Directions

From Riverton, WV, take US Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (Country Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn left and continue for 13.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 1. The campground is 1/2 mile on the right.From Elkins, WV, take US Route 33 to State Route 29. Turn right onto SR 29, and travel south 18.6 miles to Forest Road 1. Turn left and proceed on Forest Road 1 for 2.5 miles.

Activities

Fishing is available at nearby Spruce Knob Lake and in Gandy Creek. A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest stamp and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.Boating is permitted on Spruce Knob Lake. Small boats are suitable for use on this lake. Only electric motors are permitted.Hiking: there are 70 miles of hiking trails available. Please contact our district office for hiking guides.

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Services

There is one loop with 28 single campsites, 2 double campsites and 12 walkin sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring/grill, lantern holder, and a tent pad. Single and double site parking spurs will accomodate a camping trailer. Walkin sites are tent only and parking areas are located approximately 75 feet away from the campsite. Ten accessible vault toilets are located in the area.

Reservation info

Reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to your stay and can be made 240 days in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling (877) 444-6777.

Campsites 1, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 are not reservable and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with campground host upon arrival.

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