East Lynn Lake
Shelter 5 at the Overlook.
Shelter 1 at the Overlook.
Overlook of the outflow
East Lynn Lake Visitor Center

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Playground Playground

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 mi 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Water Activities

Water Activities

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Playground Playground
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
  • Pavilion
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Reviews (4)

What Guests Are Saying

The East Lynn Lake Shelter #3 pavilion is noted for its beauty and well-maintained facilities. Families enjoy gathering at this picturesque location. Overall, it provides a pleasant setting for family gatherings.

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Sandra M

September 7, 2025

5

The East Lynn below dam, shelter #3 pavillion is beautiful and well-kept. Our family loves getting together at this location.

Alice B

September 12, 2021

5

I rented this for a family reunion, everyone had a good time, the shelter had outlets so we were able to take crockpots, there was a playground close for the smaller kids and the lake was fun as always.

sarah e

June 13, 2021

5

The shelter was really clean.

Ritchie T

January 16, 2020

5

It was a nice day and the place was a good place to have a picnic

Location & Directions for East Lynn Lake Shelters

683 Overlook Trail Road, East Lynn, WV 25512 United States

Elevation: 211 ft

Getting There

East Lynn is 19 mi south of Wayne on ST RT 37.

Nearest town

East Lynn, WV - 3.9 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

East Lynn Lake Shelters is accessible via State Route 37, located approximately 19 miles south of Wayne.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 7, 2026

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