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.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Sutton, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Burnsville, Exchange, Heaters, Walkersville, Ireland, and Falls Mills. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 70 and 79.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Cedar Creek State Park, or 11 miles southwest of Glenville, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Sutton, Gassaway, Exchange, Heaters, and Rosedale. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 61 and 64, and between mile markers 69 and 74.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 4:28PM EDT until June 11 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
SVRRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... North central Braxton County in north central West Virginia... * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cedar Creek State Park, or over Glenville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Alum Bridge, Baldwin, Linn, Stouts Mills, Sand Run, Cedarville, and Troy. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 80 and 92.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cedar Creek State Park, or near Glenville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Baldwin, Linn, Stouts Mills, Cedarville, and Troy. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 79 and 84.
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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