Spruce Knob Lake (West Virginia)
| Spruce Knob Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Randolph County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38°42′10″N 79°35′18″W / 38.70276°N 79.58839°WCoordinates: 38°42′10″N 79°35′18″W / 38.70276°N 79.58839°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 23 acres (0.093 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 3840 ft |
Overview
Spruce Knob Lake is a 23-acre (0.093 km2) reservoir located within the Monongahela National Forest in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. The recreation area surrounding Spruce Knob Lake contains camping and picnicking facilities as well as a boating site. At an elevation of 3,840 feet, it is the highest lake in West Virginia.[1]
Access
The lake can best be reached by traveling 9.5 miles south of Whitmer on County Route 29 and then 2 miles east of Forest Service Route 1.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "WV DNR Randolph County Lakes". Retrieved 2014-06-20.
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