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

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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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2 stars 6.7% (1)
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Sabrina T

January 15, 2020

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.

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Angie S

May 31, 2022

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

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Mandy S

July 17, 2022

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

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Tammy L

June 3, 2023

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!!

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courtney c

June 29, 2024

Very quiet and clean

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Kathleen K

August 18, 2024

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

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Rebecca H

July 26, 2025

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.

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Hoye R

December 23, 2025

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.

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Tammy C

May 23, 2026

We had a great time at the shelter even though it rained. Please make sure you contact the reservation office by phine to ensure you are getting the shelter you want. They are not numbered.

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Rebecca H

June 27, 2026

Shelter 3 is beautiful with a view of the lake. The shelter was clean and ready for us with a grill and trash cans on site. A couple negatives are there is no electricity at shelter and no sidewalk from the parking lot to the shelter. This makes it challenging for people in wheelchairs or walkers. They would need to park at the restrooms and take the sidewalk from the bathrooms to the shelter which is a long walk for someone that is handicapped.

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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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