West Virginia · Camping · Riverton · Near Harman

Spruce Knob Lake

Spruce Knob LakePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
42
sites
Aug–Oct
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 11 h ago

Is Spruce Knob Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monongahela National Forest. It doesn't name Spruce Knob Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Monongahela National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 42 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,372 ft
  • Near RivertonPotomac Ranger District · Monongahela National Forest

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). In addition, there is a developed host site equipped with electrical (solar), water, and a sewage holding tank. Spruce Knob Lake Campground contains five single-toilet vault restrooms all of which are accessible. Gatewood Group Campground contains 1 reservable site that can accommodate up to approximately 30 people. The campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, and two single-toilet vault restrooms. There is no electric or drinking water at the group campground. The group campground is not ABA accessible. There are trash dumpsters located at Spruce Knob Lake Campground and there are trash bins located at Gatewood Group Campground for garbage collection and disposal. There are no dump stations in either campground. The average operation and maintenance season for Spruce Knob Lake Campground and Gatewood Group Campground has been from approximately mid-April through mid-October. At a minimum, the Forest Service (FS) will expect the permit Holder to fully operate the campground from the third Friday night in April through the Columbus Day weekend in October. Spruce Knob is the highest peak in West Virginia. A stone and steel observation tower is perched atop the peak, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the area.

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    Museum · 9.1 mi from Harman

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Spruce Knob Lake

    Best months: August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 16°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 17°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 24°

      17 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 33°

      15 wet

    5. May

      68° / 43°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 55°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 35°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 26°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glady 1 N, WV, 12.4 mi away at 2,840 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Spruce Knob Lake

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