Summersville Lake Shelters

Summersville Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SUMMERSVILLE, WV, WV

Price: From $40 per night

Price range: $40–$70 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.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.Scenic Summersville Lake is known for its striking cliffs and quiet coves

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, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/summersville-lake-shelters to be notified when sites open up.

Summersville Lake Shelters offers access to West Virginia's largest lake with excellent water quality, sheer sandstone cliffs, and diverse recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained facilities, beautiful lake views, and peaceful atmosphere with a 4.5/5 rating from 306 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also North American River Otter, White-tailed Deer, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Gray Catbird.

Insider tips for Summersville Lake Shelters: Book early — federal campground with only 4 tent sites Request a water view site when booking in advance for lake access Fish below the dam in spring and fall for stocked trout; largemouth/smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish available year-round

Skip Summersville Lake Shelters if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 tent sites total. You require specific seasonal operations certainty — verify dates before booking.

Best time to visit Summersville Lake Shelters: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; spring and fall offer stocked trout below the dam; summer ideal for boating and swimming.

Nearby campgrounds: Battle Run (SUMMERSVILLE, WV), Big Rock (Richwood, WV), Summit Lake Campground (Richwood, WV), Cranberry Campground (Richwood , WV).