Burnsville Lake Shelters

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.