Trout Pond Campground Campground
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Trout Pond Campground
The campground amenities include a picnic area, fire rings, and restrooms with hot showers. The campground offers 50 campsites and reservations can be made in advance through Recreation.gov. Additionally, the campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis.
An interesting fact about the area is that Trout Pond is the only natural lake in West Virginia. It is also one of the coldest bodies of water in the state, making it perfect for trout fishing.
The best time to visit Trout Pond Campground is during the summer months of June through August, with average temperatures ranging between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to the mid 50s at night. However, the fall months are also a popular time to visit for its beautiful foliage and cooler temperatures.
What's on-site at Trout Pond Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Trout Pond Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowich Lake - Mount Rainier National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mowich Lake Walk-In Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Eagle's Roost Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| South Mowich River Camp | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cataract Valley Camp | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Ipsut Creek Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Trout Pond Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 1 cfs | → |
| So Fk South Branch Potomac R Nr Moorefield | 56 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson | 138 cfs | → |
| Smith Creek Near New Market | 20 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 320 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store | 52 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Trout Pond Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowich | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Burnt Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Burnt Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Paradise | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rainier Paradise Ranger Stn | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Paradise | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Clearwater
- Wilderness Glacier View
- Wilkeson Creek County Park
- Federation Forest State Park
- White River Park
- King County Enumclaw Park
Boat launches
- Orville Road East 29517, Orting
- Benbow Resort
- Lake Whitman
- State Game Road 11999, Pierce County
- Clear Lake
- Orville Road East 39200-41144, Eatonville
Points of interest
- Mowich Lake Ranger Station
- Tolmie Peak Lookout
- Evans Creek Off Road Vehicle Trail Area
- Coffee Cup
- The Trident
- Mount Fremont Fire Lookout
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Ipsut Creek To Western Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Headwaters On The Nw Slope Of Mount Rainier At Carbon Glacier To Confluence With Ipsut Creek
- Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon
- Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek
- Huckleberry Creek To Confluence With Clearwater River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Trout Pond Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Trout Pond Campground
Can I make reservations at Trout Pond Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Trout Pond Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Trout Pond Campground.
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