US Forest Service
Near Riverton, West Virginia: $18–$22/night, rigs to 32 ft. Open May through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Forest Service
Managing authority
Near Riverton, West Virginia
How much does camping at Spruce Knob Lake Campground (Monongahela NF) cost, and when is it open?
Spruce Knob Lake Campground (Monongahela NF) near Riverton, West Virginia (US Forest Service) — camping fee $18–$22/night, season May through October, RV size limit Up to 32 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$18–$22/night
Season open
May through October
RV size limit
Up to 32 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Closest camp to Spruce Knob (highest WV point, 4,863 ft). Stunted red spruce due to elevation winds — feels Alaskan. Stars exceptional.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at fs.usda.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens recreation.gov
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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