West Virginia / Braxton County / Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

Burnsville Lake Shelters

Open — 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.

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.

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