Trout Pond Recreation Area

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.5 (139)

🟢 17 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 52 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 9h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Trout Pond Recreation Area in Virginia has 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h ago👥 SING #048 & SING #049 next to each othersites SING #038, #048, #049

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h ago👥 4 in a row, SING #019–SING #022 next to each othersites DOUB #014, #033, SING #001, #002, #004, #006, #010, #011, #012, #015, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #026, #028, #035, #036, #037, #039, #040, #041, #042, #044, #045, #046, #047, #050

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 SING #048 & SING #049 next to each othersites SING #048, #049

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites SING #038

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SING #019–SING #022 next to each othersites DOUB #014, #033, SING #001, #006, #008, #010, #011, #013, #015, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #026, #028, #032, #035, #036, #037, #040, #041, #042, #044, #045, #046, #047, #050

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #012

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SING #019–SING #022 next to each othersites SING #004, #026, #006, #015, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #028, #035, #036, #037, #039, #040, #042, #044, #045, #046, #047, #050

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SING #010–SING #013 next to each othersites DOUB #014, #033, SING #001, #010, #011, #012, #013, #032, #041

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite SING #048 — A photo of Site 048 of Loop SING at Trout Pond Recreation Ar — **Site SING #048** · A photo of Site 048 of Loop SING at Trout Pond Recreation ArJazmin Castillo

Campsite SING #049 — A photo of Site 049 of Loop SING at Trout Pond Recreation Ar — **Site SING #049** · A photo of Site 049 of Loop SING at Trout Pond Recreation ArJazmin Castillo

Campsite DOUB #014 — A photo of Site 014 of Loop DOUB at Trout Pond Recreation Ar — **Site DOUB #014** · A photo of Site 014 of Loop DOUB at Trout Pond Recreation ArJazmin Castillo

Campsite DOUB #033 — A photo of Site 033 of Loop DOUB at Trout Pond Recreation Ar — **Site DOUB #033** · A photo of Site 033 of Loop DOUB at Trout Pond Recreation ArJazmin Castillo

Campsite SING #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop SING at Trout Pond Recreation Ar — **Site SING #001** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop SING at Trout Pond Recreation ArJazmin Castillo

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America12.4 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.0 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Trout Pond Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$47/nightGroup Shelter NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆139 ratings

5★98

4★23

3★8

2★6

1★4

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.5/4

AT&T0.3/4

Verizon0.2/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Trout Pond Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Trout Pond Recreation Area?

Trout Pond Recreation Area in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Trout Pond Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Trout Pond Recreation Area run about $25–$47/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Trout Pond Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Trout Pond Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Trout Pond Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Trout Pond Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Trout Pond Recreation Area a good campground?

Trout Pond Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 139 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Trout Pond Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Trout Pond Recreation Area, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 26 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Trout Pond Recreation Area located?

Trout Pond Recreation Area is located in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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