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Summersville Lake Shelters

About Summersville Lake Shelters

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.

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Reviews (8)

What Guests Are Saying

Summersville Lake Shelters provide a great experience for family reunions, with convenient parking and accessible sidewalks. Shelter #3 is noted for its cleanliness and beautiful views of the lake. However, the long grass posed challenges for small children and elders, and the lack of water and electricity in the shelters could be improved.

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Hoye R

December 23, 2025

4

We have annual reunions at Summersville Lake and Dam, we have always had a good experience. This year the grass was so long that our smaller children and elders had trouble in playing and playing in the beautiful scenic area surrounding the shelter.

Rebecca H

July 26, 2025

4

We rented shelter 2 for our family reunion, parking was great and near the shelter as was the playground. The sidewalks make it great for handicapped individuals. The bathroom is a bit away for the disabled since they have one central bathroom for the 3 shelters and other picnic tables throughout the park. The shelter has a grill but no water or electricity. It works but adding electricity and water would make it great.

Kathleen K

August 18, 2024

5

Shelter #3 was clean & had the best view of the Summersville Lake.

courtney c

June 29, 2024

5

Very quiet and clean

Tammy L

June 3, 2023

5

We had my mother and aunts 90th birthday celebration at the pavilion and it was wonderful!! I will definitely keep this location in mind whenever I need something like this again!!

Mandy S

July 17, 2022

2

The grass needed cut, the shelter was very dirty with leaves and debris. When someone pays $90 for a shelter with no electric they expect cleanliness

Angie S

May 31, 2022

5

Great shelter. Lots of shade and a terrific view of Summersville Lake. Definitely will visit again!!

Sabrina T

January 15, 2020

3

We held our family reunion here in August. It was a great location! There was a large field and playground for children to lay on and plenty of parking. The site was also handicap accessible. My only complaint is there was no power t the shelter.

Location Summersville Lake Shelters

Address:
2981 Summersville Lake Road
Summersville, WV, 26651
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 19, which is approximately 5 miles north from Summersville, WV.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.2211 / -80.8939

Elevation: 530 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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