Burnsville Lake Shelters
This is a day-use picnic shelter facility, not an overnight campground. Shelters can be reserved through Recreation.gov for daytime gatherings. For overnight camping at Burnsville Lake, use Bulltown Camp or Riffle Run Campground.
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
Burnsville Lake Shelters provide six reservable group picnic shelters scattered across two areas of Burnsville Lake in West Virginia. Shelters 1-4 are located in the downstream area near the dam, while shelters 5-6 are upstream at the Bulltown Day Use Area near the Little Kanawha River inflow and adjacent to the historic Bulltown Civil War village and visitor center. Each shelter is equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill for group cooking. Flush toilets and playgrounds are located nearby. Shelters 3 and 5 offer electrical hookups for events requiring power. The reservoir, built in 1978 for flood control, sits between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau amid steep, forested hills. This is a day-use facility for picnicking and group gatherings. Popular activities in the area include biking, hiking, and fishing. For overnight camping at Burnsville Lake, visitors should look to Bulltown Camp or Riffle Run Campground instead.
Directions
For Shelters 1-4 (near dam): From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79 to Exit 79 (Burnsville). Turn left through town to the junction, then right onto Route 5 East. Follow approximately 2.5 miles and turn right into the downstream area. Shelter 1 is near the restroom; Shelter 2 is by the playground below the dam; Shelters 3-4 are in the Left Fork area by the boat ramp. For Shelters 5-6 (upstream): From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79 to Exit 67 (Flatwoods). Turn left at the stop light onto Route 19 North and follow for 10 miles. Shelters are on the left at the Confederate Overlook, adjacent to Bulltown Historical Village.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| 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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