Be the first to review Spruce Knob Lake Campground! Blooming rhododendrons. Bring your whole crew, swing in that RV, or choose a walk in site. Pros-very well kept campground and location is perfect to Seneca Rocks and Smoke Hole Caverns, Dolly Sod as well. There are 8 sites, but they’re rarely all full, even during peak hiking and fishing seasons. Spruce Knob Tower - A stone and steel observation tower sits atop the Knob, providing visitors with a vantage point from which to enjoy a breathtaking view. Cost is $45 per night and they must be reserved to get access to the road. Fishermen, rejoice! This is a great place to stay for accessing all of the activities around Spruce Knob and Seneca Creek. ice), so be smart about packing! Another great spot if you want to go fishing is the Island Campground, just north of Buffalo Lake Campground. The campground is less than a mile away from the lake, where there is no swimming access, but are permitted to fish for trout and boat. After about 2.4 miles continue onto FR 112. It is the cleanest campground I've ever been to - the hosts maintain it very well. Learn more. The forest is one of the most diverse in the country, with at least 75 species of trees and more than 220 species of birds, so this secluded spot makes a great homebase if you like exploring trails and looking for wildlife. All sites offer access to climbing on Spruce Knob, over 60 miles of hiking and backcountry trails, and fishing on Spruce Knob Lake that’s perfect for even beginners. Spruce Knob Lake Campground is located nearby offering close access to Spruce Knob Lake for boating and fishing opportunities. We saw the sun and the moon at the same time. GPS Coordinates:38.707745, -79.584812We spent the weekend camping and hiking deep in West Virginia up in the Allegheny Mountains. Take a right onto FR 104 at the intersection and follow for about 1.6 miles to the observation tower parking. Two local caves beckon ambitious explorers, and the 900-foot high Seneca Rocks can be viewed from most campsites. Bring your whole crew, swing in that RV, or choose a walk in site. At 4,863 feet above sea level, Spruce Knob is West Virginia's highest peak. Monongahela National Forest Spruce Knob Lake Campground: Jump to Events Facilities/Services Policies Rates Recreation Rental Units Reviews Sites Weather Forecast : Overview: Location Address: Riverton, West Virginia 26814 GPS: 38.74971, -79.59928 View on Map The wonder of winter in West Virginia is filled with untouched fallen slow, scrapes of skates along fresh ice and snow-capped mountain views you have to see to believe.