Summersville Lake Shelters

Overview

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

304-872-3412

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Summersville Lake Shelters, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Old Ferry Road TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Meadow River Gorge TrailHike · 3.2 mi long · 4.8 mi from campShow on map
• Trail run at Endless WallHike · 60-120 Minutes · 14.0 mi from camp

  Endless Wall Trail is and excellent place for a trail run but due to the volume of other hikers, this trail runner would recommend that this be an early morning location. National Park Service

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• View the Overlooks at the Canyon Rim Visitor CenterHike · 0-30 Minutes · 14.4 mi from camp

  Canyon Rim Visitor Center overlooks for the New River Gorge Bridge and the New River Gorge. National Park Service

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• Buffalo Creek TrailHike · 18.7 mi long · 15.8 mi from camp

  Novel "rail-bike" rides opened in 2024 (fee). OpenStreetMap

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• Hawk's Nest Rail TrailHike · 1.9 mi long · 12.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bicycling at New River GorgeBike ride · 15.6 mi from camp

  New River Gorge National River offers over fifty miles of mountain bike trails, varying from easy to difficult in terrain and distance. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Whitewater BoatingPaddling and rafting · 14.4 mi from camp

  Whitewater rafting and kayaking is one of the more popular activities at New River Gorge. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Long Point OverlookViewpoint · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Fowler KnobPeak · 2,251 ft · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Copperhead OverlookViewpoint · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Lonetree MountainPeak · 2,549 ft · 4.4 mi from campShow on map
• Laurel Creek FallsWaterfall · 7.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• The ColiseumClimbing · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• D.C. Memorial BoulderClimbing · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Narcissus CaveClimbing · 3.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.