Beech Fork Shelters
Day-use shelters are open and reservable through Recreation.gov. Check-in 6:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM. This is NOT an overnight camping facility. A $5 beach access fee applies but is waived with a shelter reservation.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 7:54PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Beech Fork Shelters consist of five reservable day-use group picnic areas at Beech Fork Lake, a 720-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir located 7 miles south of Huntington in Wayne County, West Virginia. Two shelters sit close to the lake with panoramic views, while two others are positioned near a stream below the dam. The fifth site is an uncovered deck at Stower's Branch Swim Beach. Four of the shelters are covered and include electrical outlets for portable grills and other equipment, along with traditional charcoal grills. Each shelter area features playgrounds and horseshoe pits, with basketball and volleyball courts also available. The Spillway Trail is accessible from Shelters 1 and 2 for hiking. This is a day-use facility with check-in as early as 6:00 AM and checkout by 10:00 PM. There is no overnight camping at the shelters. The swimming beach charges a $5 access fee, which is waived for groups with shelter reservations. For overnight camping in the area, Beech Fork State Park is located on the eastern edge of the lake.
Directions
From Charleston, WV: Travel west on I-64 approximately 52 miles to exit 8. Proceed south on Route 152 for about 5 miles to Beech Fork Road. Turn left and continue approximately 3 miles. From Lexington, KY: Travel east on I-64 approximately 120 miles to exit 8, then follow the same route south.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 525-4831 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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