Gauley River National Recreation Area - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours Seasons

The area is open year round. The official Gauley boating season is from early September through mid October. Boating is occasionally possible at other times, depending on water releases from Summersville Dam.

Getting There

Plane

The largest airport is at Charleston, about 65 miles from Summersville. There are also small airports at Summersville and Beckley.

Car

From Route 19 take Route 129 West at Mount Nebo. The river access area is reached by taking the second left after you cross over the dam on Route 129.

Getting Around

At the present time, the only public access to the Gauley River National Recreation Area is just downstream of Summersville Dam.