Spruce Knob Lake
Monongahela National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: RIVERTON, WV, WV
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$32 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (138 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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).
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Spruce Knob Lake Campground offers peaceful camping in a beautiful hardwood forest with easy access to boating and hiking. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained sites, cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and abundant shade.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, Appalachian Cottontail, and three snake species (Smooth Greensnake, ring-necked snake, Eastern Garter Snake) documented in the area.
Insider tips for Spruce Knob Lake: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Choose walk-in tent sites for quieter, more remote experience Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RVs Water available but requires boiling; no shower facilities
Skip Spruce Knob Lake if: You need full RV hookups—only electric on select sites; no water/sewer at most sites. You require proximity to town—30+ minutes to nearest civilization. You prefer spacious site spacing—campsites are close together.
Best time to visit Spruce Knob Lake: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; reviewers note it is cooler during summer months.
Nearby campgrounds: Gatewood Group (PETERSBURG, WV), Seneca Shadows (Seneca Rocks, WV), Middle Mountain Cabins (BARTOW, WV), Jess Judy (Cabins, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Spruce Knob Lake
Cell signal at Spruce Knob Lake (RIVERTON, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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).
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Choose walk-in tent sites for quieter, more remote experience
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RVs
Water available but requires boiling; no shower facilities
Campground operates year-round; reviewers note it is cooler during summer months
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (County Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn right 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 U.S. Route 33 to State Route 29, which is 1 mile west of Harman. Turn right onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles and tum left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 for 2.5 miles.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Monongahela National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Monongahela National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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