Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers
About East Lynn Lake Shelters
*Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished.
East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of Huntington, WV.
East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water sports and hiking.
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Currently open - Apr 12 to Oct 10
Location East Lynn Lake Shelters
Address:
683 Overlook Trail Road
East Lynn, WV, 25512
United States
East Lynn is 19 miles south of Wayne on ST RT 37.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.145 / -82.3839
Elevation: 211 feet