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# Trout Pond Recreation Area

> Human version: https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/rec-232162

**[United States](https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states)**

<h2\>Overview</h2\> 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\. <br/\><br/\> 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\.<h2\>Recreation</h2\> A trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access at Rock Cliff Lake\. All types of boating from motor to sailboats are welcome\. <br/\><br/\> 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\.<h2\>Facilities</h2\> Campsites come with a campfire ring and picnic table, and some of have electric hookups\. Hot showers and flush toilets are an easy walk away from each site\. <br/\><br/\> The day\-use area includes a white\-sand swim beach, boat ramp, showers, playground and 30 picnic sites\.<h2\>Natural Features</h2\> <p\>Rock Cliff Lake is a 17\-acre man\-made lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 12 feet\. Trout Pond, the naturally formed lake, was created by a sinkhole that filled with mountain stream water and run\-off from Long Mountain\. Trout Pond can vary in waterflow\. Please visit the <a href="https://www\.fs\.usda\.gov/recarea/gwj/recreation/hunting/recarea/?recid=73999&actid=24" rel="nofollow"\>Forest Service website</a\> for our most up to date conditions\. </p\>

<h2\>Contact Info</h2\> This location has limited staffing\. Please call \(540\) 984\-4101 for general information\.<h2\>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2\> group shelter nonelectric 1\-50 people $65, 51\-100 people $100, standard non electric is $19\.00 per night

## Key facts

- Sites: 52
- Coordinates: 38.9527778, -78.7347222
- Phone: 1\(304\)897\-6450

## Address

Hardy County, WV, USA, US

## Amenities

- Fishing
- Hiking
- Tent
- Tent Camping

## Structured data (schema.org)

Also available as raw JSON: https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/rec-232162.json

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