Spruce Knob Lake Campground

Category: Campground

Address: Whitmer, WV 26296, USA

Phone: +13045673082

Reviews

Sa Lisa Liu

Jul 12, 2022

The campground is clean and the park ranger is very friendly and helpful. The star around the lake is beautiful too!! The only thing not too great is that there were people fishing at night around the lake, they had the lights on and super loud.

nick mittelstadt

Oct 18, 2021

Nice campground with tent pads (our site would have been big enough for at least a 10’x10’ tent). Prices are okay, not amazing and the lake is a nice walk. There are picnic tables! I looked through all the other reviews and couldn’t find this info before going, but all sites have them.

nick mittelstadt

Oct 5, 2021

Nice campground with tent pads (our site would have been big enough for at least a 10’x10’ tent). Prices are okay, not amazing and the lake is a nice walk. There are picnic tables! I looked through all the other reviews and couldn’t find this info before going, but all sites have them.

James X

Sep 18, 2021

Very nice camping ground and great view from the lake, especially for star gazing. No entrance ticket needed, you can drive to the campsite, if it is vacant, you …

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Questions & Answers

Is the road going to spruce campground gravel

Mary Ann Williams | Sep 17, 2021
Elizabeth S | Sep 18, 2021

Was just at Spruce Knob Lake campground a couple weeks ago and drove there with my Honda fit. Some of the road is gravel and has quite a few pot holes but not too bad. Drive slow and dodge the pot holes when you can.

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How much is it for an extra vehicle?

Cait Morris | Nov 16, 2020
Lynn Kessler | Nov 17, 2020

I believe single sites allow for 2 vehicles and double sites for 4 with no additional charges above the site fees. Double sites cost more than single. More info is available on site at recreation.gov.

Are there any sights that have clear access to the night sky and no trees blocking?

Jason Thompson | Nov 16, 2020
Lynn Kessler | Nov 17, 2020

The view of the sky from Spruce Knob Lake is wide and amazing! There are places at the Spruce Knob overlook area too.

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Do you have to pay to pitch a tent ?

Bruce Scarberry | Nov 16, 2020
Jace Tennant | Nov 17, 2020

You do have to pay for the camp site but if you do not reserve a spot online you can show up and try to find an unreserved spot and then pay when you get there. (there are signs in front of each camp site that say if it reserved or not)

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can anyone camp near the spruce knob lake? Not the official campground !! Can I camp beside the lake?? Thanks

Samiuddin ali | Nov 16, 2020
eric christ | Nov 17, 2020

I do not believe that is allowed.

Is the campground open during the winter season?

Samiuddin ali | Nov 16, 2020
Christopher Boyer | Nov 17, 2020

No, it closes for winter. October 11 this (2020) season.

Hello, Are there any campsite vacant today?? I cannot contact the park because they won't pick up the phone

Samiuddin ali | Nov 16, 2020
Matthew Haile | Nov 17, 2020

Ya you probably wont get ahold of anyone. All i can tell you is that if you didnt make a reservation you can just drive by the vacant sites and check the little tag on the board that tells the date that someone reserved. If no one is using it for that night you just claim it and pay the next morning. Oh and if you need firewood you will see it piled up by the camper at the entrance to the sites

Is there a specific time for eating and barbecuing at the campground? Thanks.

Samiuddin ali | Nov 16, 2020
Matthew Haile | Nov 17, 2020

Cook or do whatever you want as long as you abide by the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. quiet hours

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Are there showers?

Anusha Kaluarachchige | Nov 16, 2020
Greg Payne | Nov 17, 2020

No. And also bring plenty of water. I was there a few weekends ago and their water pump wasn't working so drinking / cooking / cleaning water may still not be available

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Is site 13 a good one?

Matthew Haile | Nov 16, 2020
Craig Simon | Nov 17, 2020

Yes. They're all great.

Is spruce knob camp ground open

patricia mike | Nov 16, 2020
Logan Carte | Nov 17, 2020

Yes

Can it hold a 32 ft RV? How's the road to get there? This is the first time we are driving an RV.

Gui Chenchen | Nov 17, 2019
Greg Kramer | Nov 18, 2019

In short, taking an RV here is not recommended. While some of the campsites could probably fit a vehicle that large, I wouldn't recommend taking one there. Especially if it's your first time driving one. The road that takes you over the mountain to get to the campground from Riverton is narrow and not entirely paved and the road from the west side of the mountain isn't paved either. There are many large pot-holes and tight switchbacks. The campground is better suited for tent camping over RV camping in my opinion and definitely more easily accessed by cars/trucks. Someone who came with me when I went this past Labor Day weekend drove a Honda Insight and had little trouble making the drive.

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What is the check in and check out process like?

Nathan G | Nov 17, 2019
Tammy/hippie420Mom Englert | Nov 18, 2019

You'll see the check in right when you pull up. The manager is super nice. If he isn't there he's doing his rounds. If you have a reservation find your spot and he'll find you. If no reservation find a non reserved spot they will be marked... Mgr is always around... O yeah he is super nice.

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How do I reserve a site

David Reeder | Nov 17, 2019
Joe Scoresby | Nov 18, 2019

You can reserve sites in advance on recreation.gov

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Do they have water and electric hook ups

james stroud | Nov 17, 2019
PixelBucket | Nov 18, 2019

No. This is a primitive campground. All primitive campgrounds lack these.

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Do the campsites have a grate to put over the fire pit?

Kylee Schrag | Nov 17, 2019
Tammy/hippie420Mom Englert | Nov 18, 2019

Yes they do have a grill over pit.

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do i need a reservation and how much does it cost per nite

deborah ware | Nov 17, 2019
Colin Murfree | Nov 18, 2019

Yes, but we are just there this week and we were the only ones in the campsite with plenty of open spots, so if you are in the area last minute, this time of year, might be worth just trying

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