Battle Run
Summersville Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SUMMERSVILLE, WV, WV
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$40 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (326 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Battle Run sits on Summersville Lake, West Virginia's largest lake, offering excellent fishing for bass, walleye, and panfish, plus water activities like boating, swimming, and kayaking on pristine water surrounded by sandstone cliffs.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area. Watch for birds including Red-shouldered Hawks and various warblers.
Insider tips for Battle Run: Only select sites have electric hookups—request one when booking if you need power, as most sites lack hookups Turn west on State Route 129 from U.S. Highway 19 and travel 3 miles to reach the campground Plan fishing trips for spring and fall when trout are stocked below the dam, or target bass and walleye year-round in the 2790-acre lake
Skip Battle Run if: You need water or sewer hookups—the campground does not offer these at any sites. You prefer spontaneous trips—federal campground status requires booking well in advance.
Best time to visit Battle Run: Spring and Fall — Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall, making these prime fishing seasons. Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though book early as a federal campground with limited availability.
Nearby campgrounds: Summersville Lake Shelters (SUMMERSVILLE, WV), Big Rock (Richwood, WV), Summit Lake Campground (Richwood, WV), Cranberry Campground (Richwood , WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Battle Run
Cell signal at Battle Run (SUMMERSVILLE, WV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly select sites have electric hookups
request one when booking if you need power, as most sites lack hookups
Turn west on State Route 129 from U.S. Highway 19 and travel 3 miles to reach the campground
Plan fishing trips for spring and fall when trout are stocked below the dam, or target bass and walleye year-round in the 2790-acre lake
Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall, making these prime fishing seasons
Campground operates year-round, though book early as a federal campground with limited availability
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Summersville Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Summersville Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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