Summersville Lake Shelters
This is a day-use picnic shelter facility, not an overnight campground. The four group shelters are available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Overnight camping is not available here; use nearby Battle Run Campground instead.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:23AM EDT until September 20 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Clay County in north central West Virginia... Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 921 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall will continue across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Summersville, Richwood, Marlinton, Clay, Webster Springs, Cass Scenic Railroad, Green Bank, Addison (Webster Springs), Camden-On-gauley, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Snowshoe, Glen, Mingo, Cowen, Durbin, Hillsboro, Bergoo, Upper Glade, and Waneta. - This includes Route 19 between mile markers 34 and 49. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:19AM EDT until September 20 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Central Clay County in north central West Virginia... Southern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... South Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... North Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 917 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall will continue across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sutton, Gassaway, Birch River, Big Otter, Wallback, Holly River State Park, Harrison, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Frametown, Little Birch, Wilsie, Exchange, Strange Creek, Servia, Rosedale, Widen, Heaters, Cedarville and Centralia. - This includes the following highways... Route 19 between mile markers 47 and 61...and between mile markers 64 and 66...and near mile marker 68. Interstate 79 between mile markers 34 and 80. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Summersville Lake Shelters is a day-use facility featuring four large group picnic shelters situated on the shores of Summersville Lake, West Virginia's largest lake at 2,700 acres. The shelters are located in two areas: three at Damsite Picnic Area (PS1, PS2, PS3) and one at Battle Run Recreation Area (PS4). All shelters are non-electric and designed for group gatherings, parties, and family functions. The facility offers flush toilets and drinking water. Pets and livestock are not permitted. Vehicles cannot be driven directly to the shelters, and firewood must be purchased locally. No confetti is allowed. This is not an overnight camping facility. Visitors seeking camping should reserve sites at the nearby Battle Run Campground, also managed through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Summersville, West Virginia, take Highway 19 south for 5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 872-3412 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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