George Washington National Forest runs through the eastern edge of West Virginia, and Trout Pond Campground sits within that managed landscape outside Wardensville, operating under US Forest Service oversight from early May through late November. The campground sits adjacent to Trout Pond Recreation Area, which shares the same corner of the forest. The season window gives campers roughly six months of access. Wardensville provides the nearest resupply point to the north.
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Map & DirectionsTrout Pond Campground is located in West Virginia near Baker
Directions
In Wardensville, WV, take County Rt. 23/10 (Trout Run Rd.) south 5.4 miles to County Rt. 16 (Trout Run Rd.). Turn right onto Rt. 16 and go 6.3 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 500). Turn left onto Rt. 500 and go about 1 mile to campground.
Coordinates
38.95278013 N
78.73472018 W
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Drive Time
- 56 min from Winchester, VA
- 57 min from Harrisonburg, VA
- 1 hr 50 min from Charlottesville, VA



