Summit Lake Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates from April through November, first-come first-served only. Summit Road does not receive routine snow removal, and the campground closes in winter. Bear food storage protocols are required throughout the Gauley Ranger District.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 12:37AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts up to 40 mph can still knock down weaker rooted or dead trees as the ground has become wet and saturated.
Interagency Passes
Interagency Passes are available for purchase at our Welcome Center Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. We recommend calling our front desk at 815-423-6370 prior to your arrival to make sure a qualified staff member is present to distribute passes.Our Welcome Center…
Henslow Trail Bridge Closures
Henslow Trail is rerouted onto Baseline Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., and South Patrol Rd. due to bridge closures. There is currently no timetable for the repairs to be completed. Please follow all signage and stay away from the bridges. Contact the Midewin NTP Visitor Center at 815-423-6370 with any…
About
Summit Lake Campground offers semi-primitive camping in a quiet, forested setting within the Monongahela National Forest. Located approximately 10 miles east of Richwood, West Virginia, the campground features 33 wooded sites spread across two loops with paved access roads and parking spurs. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, lantern post, and gravel activity area. Loop 1 (sites 1-9) has a spring-fed water faucet, while Loop 2 (sites 10-33) provides a hand pump for water. Double vault toilets and trash cages serve each loop. The campground's primary draw is its location adjacent to a 43-acre cold water lake, which the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources stocks with trout in spring and fall. The lake also supports naturally reproducing populations of largemouth bass and panfish. An accessible fishing pier and boat launch are available; gasoline motors are prohibited, but electric motors are permitted. Summit Lake operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Bear activity in the Gauley Ranger District requires proper food storage. The campground enforces a 14-day maximum stay, a 2:00 p.m. checkout, and limits each site to one wheeled camping unit, no more than 8 people, and no more than 2 vehicles.
Directions
From Richwood, travel east on State Route 39/55 approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 77, then continue 2 miles to Summit Lake Recreation Area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 846-2695 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Summit Lake Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Summit Lake |
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