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Boating · May through September

Where to stay for boating in Summersville, WV

Summersville is the seat of Nicholas County, with about 3,600 residents, on US 19 in central West Virginia. Summersville Lake, the largest lake in the state at about 2,800 acres, is a short drive south and is known for clear water, cliff diving and scuba diving. The Gauley River below Summersville Dam produces the fall rafting releases that draw paddlers from across the country each September and October.

Nothing is listed in Summersville, WV for boating yet. Summersville Lake is the largest lake in the state at about 2,700 acres, with marinas at the north end.

Where do you stay for boating in Summersville, WV?

Boating in Summersville, WV runs may through september. Nothing is listed in Summersville itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
May through September
Where it is
Summersville, West Virginia
Where it happens
Summersville Lake Lighthouse

Nothing listed yet

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What people ask

When can you go boating in Summersville, WV?
The season in Summersville, WV runs may through September. Summersville Lake is the largest lake in the state at about 2,700 acres, with marinas at the north end.
Where should I stay for boating in Summersville, WV?
There is nothing listed in Summersville, WV yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Summersville Lake or Gauley River National Recreation Area instead.
Where do you go boating in Summersville, WV?
Most people head for Summersville Lake Lighthouse. These are the places where the activity actually happens, and they are what the distances on the listings below are measured against.
What is the best month for boating in Summersville, WV?
The main season runs may through September, with the shoulder weeks at either end generally quieter and cheaper than the middle of the season. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.