Gauley River National Recreation Area - Camping

Gauley Tailwaters

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Open All Year

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This primitive camping area at the downstream end of the Summersville Dam tailwaters parking lot has about 18 sites with fire rings. They are suitable for RV's as well as tents. There are no hookups and no water. A vault toilet is located nearby.

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Battle Run Campground

Mileage:4 mi

Description: Battle Run Campground is conveniently located south of Summersville, WV, on the shore of the largest lake in West Virginia. Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a unique place to visit. Boating, water-skiing, swimming, fishing for large- and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish, (trout are stocked below the dam in the spring and fall) scuba diving, picnicking, hunting, and biking are the favorite activities enjoyed by nearly one million visitors annually. Technical rock climbing and whitewater rafting are available year round nearby, with whitewater releases below the dam on the world class Gauley River in September and October. A marina and dive shop are located on the lake with grocery stores, restaurants, and service stations located nearby in Summersville. The campground offers 117 sites, 110 with electric hookups. The day-use picnic shelters are listed as a separate facility, Summersville Lake Shelters.
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Summersville Lake Shelters Campground

Mileage:5 mi

Description: Shelters 1, 2, and 3 are located in the Damsite Picnic Area. Shelter 4 is located at the Battle Run Beach.
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Jess Judy Campground

Mileage:32 mi

Description: Jess Judy is located in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, about 1/2 mile south of Big Bend. It is a primitive group campground.
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Gerald Freeman Camp Campground

Mileage:34 mi

Description: Gerald Freeman Campground is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia. The 159-site campground has shower houses, launch ramps, playgrounds, and a marina with a snack bar. Sutton Lake and the adjoining Elk River Wildlife Management Area offers visitors over 20,000 acres of forests and fields, and 1,440 acres of water for boating and biking, swimming and skiing, hiking and hunting, fishing and frolicking, resting and relaxing. Wildlife is abundant and fish are plentiful! Local attractions include a riding stable, canoe livery, outlet mall, and a bowling alley. Pets are permitted in the campground, but they must be controlled/ restricted by the owner on a leash no longer than six feet. State law requires children 14 and under to wear a helmet while riding bicycles. For safety, lights must be operated on bicycles from sunset to sunrise.
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Sutton Lake Picnic Shelter Campground

Mileage:34 mi

Description: Sutton Lake has 5 picnic shelters, two set along the Elk River just below the Dam, and three overlooking the lake. Each has six to eight picnic tables and a large charcoal grill. The Day Use Areas, where the shelters are located, have numerous other attractions, to make your picnic a grand success. Shelters 1 and 2 are in the Downstream Area. They overlook the Elk River and are ADA accessible. Water and electricity are available at each shelter. A new playground, ADA compliant restroom facility, large parking lots, and Fishermans Walkway meet the needs of most picnickers, young and old. Shelter 3 overlooks Sutton Lake in the South Abutment Day Use Area. It is just upstream from the Sutton Dam. Visitors in this area enjoy the lakeside fishing pier, small beach, and launch ramp facilities. Shelters 4 and 5 also overlook Sutton Lake, from the Bee Run Day Use Area. Water and electricity are available at each shelter. This large area includes a large beach, playground, marina facility, ample parking, and restroom facilities. For more information, please contact the Project Office at 304/765-2816.
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Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter Campground

Mileage:41 mi

Description: Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance and no more than 360 days prior to the arrival date. The Downstream Area 1 Day Use Area is open year round. The reservation season is late April through September 30. For additional information contact Bluestone LAke at (304) 466-1234.
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Blue Bend Rec Area Campground

Mileage:44 mi

Description: Campsites and the small picnic shelter are not reservable. The large shelter can be reserved from May 1 through September 30. The shelter is free, and first come, first served from January 1 through April 30 and October 1 through December 31. This campground is open year round.
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Blue Meadow Campground

Mileage:45 mi

Description: Blue Meadow is a group campground, and may be reserved as such. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.
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Bulltown Camp Campground

Mileage:45 mi

Description: Bulltown Campground is located at Burnsville Lake on the Little Kanawha River. The Bulltown Historic Area is also located here. It was the site of a Civil War Battle with reenactments taking place bi-annually. Visitors can visit the Interpretive Center and take tours of the historic structures and battlefield. The campground offers 204 campsites along with playgrounds and bathhouses. A boat launch is located in the campground and there is a beach about a mile away. Other activities include hiking, boating, wildlife observation, fishing, hunting, picnicking and sightseeing. There are two stores located near the campground, one at the entrance and one 3 miles away. Groceries, camping supplies, and bait can be found here.
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Burnsville Lake Shelters Campground

Mileage:45 mi

Description: Burnsville Lake Picnic Shelters #1 & #2 are in the Downstream area at Burnsville Lake. Burnsville Lake Picnic Shelters #3 & #4 are in the left fork area at Burnsville Lake. Burnsville Lake Picnic Shelters #5 & #6 are in the Day Use area at Burnsville Lake. Restrooms are located approximately 40 feet away from Shelters #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6. Restrooms are located approximately 50 feet away from Shelter #3 The Playground is located approximately 450 feet away from Shelters #1 and #2. The Playground is located approximately 200 feet away from Shelter #3. The Playground is located approximately 50 feet away from Shelters #4, #5 and #6. There is a large charcoal grill at each shelter. For additional information, call 304-853-2371.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"