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Summersville Lake
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Noted for its spectacular cliffs and white water on the Gauley River. Near Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, a Civil War battlefield. On WV 129 at Mt. Nebo, 3 mi W of US 19.
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On WV 129 at Mt. Nebo, 3 miles west of US 19.
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Important Information
Be sure to allow enough hiking time to get from the Trailhead, navigate Rockbound Pass and continue to this zone for your first nights stay.
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BATTLE RUN Campground
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Battle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish. Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall. Visitors also enjoy the great hiking, biking, hunting, geocaching, and picnicking opportunities on the lands surrounding the lake. For high adventure seekers, whitewater rafting is available year-round on the world class Gauley River. The Summersville Lake area also offers technical rock climbing.Facilities
This large waterfront campground offers 110 campsites with electric hookups, along with seven primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. An accessible boat ramp and fishing dock are on-site. Younger campers love the park's playground, nature trails, and large shade trees.Natural Features
Scenic Summersville Lake is known for its striking cliffs and quiet coves along 60 beautiful miles of shoreline. Dense forests of maple, oak, hickory, beech and birch trees cover the region.Wildlife, including black bear, deer, grouse and turkey, is abundant in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is a 10-minute drive from the campground. The park offers a museum, three Gauley River overlooks and hiking trails as well as a Civil War Battle Reenactment every other year. Summersville Lake Marina and Sarge's Dive Shop are 11 miles away, offering kayak and pontoon boat rentals. The town of Summersville, another five miles north, has several grocery stores, restaurants and service stations. Mountain Lake Campground is a privately managed campground with lake access. Summersville Lake Retreat is three miles east on Route 129 offering cabins and lighthouse tours. World-renowned rock climbing on the New River Gorge- just 18 miles south. Within the 63,000 acres of New River Gorge River are over 1,400 established rock climbs. "The New" has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the country. The cliffs at New River Gorge are made up of a very hard sandstone, and range from 30 to 120 feet in height.SUMMERSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS Campground
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Summersville Lake Shelters are conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
The 2700-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and scuba diving.Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish. Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall.
Visitors also enjoy the great hiking, biking, hunting and picnicking opportunities on the lands surrounding the lake.
Whitewater rafting is available year-round on the world class Gauley River. The Summersville Lake area also offers technical rock climbing.
Facilities
This day-use area has four large group picnic shelters, offering an ideal retreat for parties or family functions. Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water.Natural Features
Scenic Summersville Lake is known for its striking cliffs and quiet coves along 60 beautiful miles of shoreline. Dense forests of maple, oak, hickory, beech and birch trees cover the region.Wildlife, including black bear, deer, grouse and turkey, is abundant in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is a 10-minute drive from the campground. The park offers a museum, three Gauley River overlooks and hiking trails.Summersville Lake Marina and Sarge's Dive Shop are 11 miles away, offering kayak and pontoon boat rentals. The town of Summersville, another five miles north, has several grocery stores, restaurants and service stations.
Long Point Campground Campground
List of CampsitesThis recreation area is part of Summersville Lake
