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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/spruce-knob-lake to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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RIVERTON, WV, WV★ 4.6 (138 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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).

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
ADA sites42 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round; reviewers note it is cooler during summer months

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, Appalachian Cottontail, and three snake species (Smooth Greensnake, ring-necked snake, Eastern Garter Snake) documented in the area.

Location

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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

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Spruce Knob Lake cost per night?+
Spruce Knob Lake costs $15–$32 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Spruce Knob Lake open?+
Spruce Knob Lake is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spruce Knob Lake have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Spruce Knob Lake?+
Spruce Knob Lake can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Spruce Knob Lake?+
Spruce Knob Lake is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Spruce Knob Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spruce Knob Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spruce Knob Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Spruce Knob Lake is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.6 (138)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Gatewood Group

PETERSBURG, WV

From $60/night

Seneca Shadows

Seneca Rocks, WV

From $17/night

Middle Mountain Cabins

BARTOW, WV

From $100/night

Jess Judy

Cabins, WV

From $50/night

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