Burnsville Lake Shelters
Open for day-use reservations year-round. Shelters are available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov or by calling the office. Parking is first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved.
Freeze Watch issued May 2 at 8:48AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
About
Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the reservoir, built in 1978 for flood control. Shelters 1-4 are located near the dam in the downstream area, while shelters 5 and 6 sit upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River, adjacent to Confederate Overlook and the Bulltown Historical Village. All shelters are equipped with drinking water and large charcoal grills. Shelters 3 and 5 feature electricity. Each shelter is positioned close to playgrounds and flush toilet facilities. Groups with young children may prefer shelters 2, 3, 4, and 5 due to their proximity to playground facilities. The reservoir's beautiful setting between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau creates a lush backdrop of steep hills, perfect for picnicking, fishing, hiking, and biking.
Directions
To reach Shelters 1-4: From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79 to Exit 79 (Burnsville). Turn left through town, then right onto Route 5 East. Follow 2.5 miles and turn right into the downstream area. Shelter 1 is next to the restroom; Shelter 2 is near the playground below the dam; Shelters 3-4 are in the Left Fork area by the boat ramp. To reach Shelters 5-6: From Clarksburg, take I-79 south to Exit 67 (Flatwoods). Turn left and proceed north on Route 19 for 10 miles. Shelters are on the left at Confederate Overlook.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 853-2371 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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