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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15 reviews

Summary

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Summersville Lake Shelters offers a beautiful setting with plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy, making it a popular choice for family reunions and gatherings. However, there are concerns about maintenance, with tall grass and untrimmed trees posing safety issues and accessibility challenges. Overall, while the lack of amenities like electricity and water is noted, many guests had enjoyable experiences and appreciated the scenic views and clean shelters.

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3.9

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Amanda H

July 25, 2026

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Kelly t

July 31, 2026

We had a great time! The only negative about our experience is when we arrived another group was there having a birthday party despite the sign saying reserved. In their defense the reserved sign is small and hangs underneath the sign out in the grass. My suggestion is to hang a chain across the shelter itself with a reserved sign to avoid the confusion.

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Linda S

August 16, 2026

We had to clean bathroom, the grass was real high. I have Lyme disease, not from here but was afraid some of my family would get it walking in the tall grass, I told my family I paid $90 to clean the restroom and should had a mower to mow . Very disappointed. Last year was nice even it cost to much with no power or no one took care of the place

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Barbara R E

August 16, 2026

Area is very beautiful and there are a lot of activities people can enjoy. Only concern is the lack of shelter grounds maintenance. Grass should be cut and trees trimmed especially near the grills. low hanging limbs are a fire hazard!

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Suzanne E

September 13, 2026

Perfect location for our family reunion.

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Location & Directions for Summersville Lake Shelters

2981 Summersville Lake Road, Summersville, WV 26651 United States

Elevation: 530 ft

Getting There

From Summersville. West Virginia, take Highway 19 south for 5 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Summersville, WV - 9.7 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

The closest entrance is: Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Approximate drive: 17.5 mi · 30 min

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Population: 3,373

Nearby city: Roanoke, VA

Approx. 84 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,880 ft

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