Burnsville Lake Shelters
Burnsville Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: BURNSVILLE, WV, WV
Price: From $40 per night
Price range: $40–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill; shelters 3 and 5 have electricity.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Burnsville Lake Shelters offer six group picnic shelters in a wonderful lakeside setting with popular recreation activities including fishing, hiking, and biking. The shelters are equipped with drinking water and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, American Mink, White-tailed Deer, Northern Bobwhite, Carolina Chickadee, Barred Owl, Hooded Warbler, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Five-lined Skink have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Burnsville Lake Shelters: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Shelters 1-4 are located near the dam while shelters 5-6 are upstream near the Little Kanawha River inflow Primary activity is picnicking but biking, hiking, and fishing are also available
Skip Burnsville Lake Shelters if: You need electrical hookups - most sites have no hookups. You plan to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed.
Best time to visit Burnsville Lake Shelters: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bulltown Camp (BURNSVILLE, WV), Riffle Run Campground (Burnsville, WV), Gerald Freeman Campground (SUTTON, WV), Bee Run Campground (Sutton, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Burnsville Lake Shelters
Cell signal at Burnsville Lake Shelters (BURNSVILLE, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill; shelters 3 and 5 have electricity.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Shelters 1-4 are located near the dam while shelters 5-6 are upstream near the Little Kanawha River inflow
Primary activity is picnicking but biking, hiking, and fishing are also available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
To reach Picnic Shelters 1-4: From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79 to Exit 79 (Burnsville). Turn left and proceed through town until you reach a junction. Turn right onto Route 5 East. Follow approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right and enter the downstream area. For Shelter 1: Turn right and enter the downstream area; shelter is next to the restroom. For Shelter 2: Turn right and enter the downstream area; shelter is next to the playground and ball field directly below the dam. For Shelters 3-4: Tur
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Burnsville Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Burnsville Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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