Summersville Lake State Park Overlook Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations available through the West Virginia State Parks website. Check-in at 1 p.m., checkout by noon. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 3:40AM 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...Soils remain saturated from recent rainfall with additional heavy rain likely to cause significant runoff. Area creeks and streams are already running high and could easily flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area through early Friday, bringing the potential for heavy downpours, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Overlook Campground is the largest of three campgrounds at Summersville Lake State Park, West Virginia's first new state park in over 30 years. The park occupies 177 acres on the northern shore of Summersville Lake, the state's largest body of water known for its remarkably clear blue waters and 60-mile shoreline. The campground features 38 RV sites offering full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites are positioned behind the welcome center and provide sweeping mountain views. A centrally located bathhouse offers showers and restrooms, while additional amenities include two coin-operated laundry rooms, a playground, and outdoor sink. Summersville Lake is renowned for water recreation including boating, swimming, scuba diving, and fishing. The park also features the Mountaineer Mile trail unveiled during the campground's opening ceremony in May 2025.
Directions
The park is located at 36 Park Rd., Summersville, WV 26651 on the northern shore of Summersville Lake in Nicholas County.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Summersvillelakesp@wv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (681) 355-0328 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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