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Kayaking and Canoeing · April through October

Where to stay for paddling near Summersville Lake

Summersville Lake is a 2,700-acre reservoir in Nicholas County, a short drive south of Summersville, and the largest lake in West Virginia. It has the clearest water in the state and is the main destination for scuba diving, cliff jumping and sandstone rock climbing at Long Point. The lake is drawn down each September to feed the Gauley River whitewater releases.

Nothing is listed near Summersville Lake for paddling yet. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.

Where do you stay for paddling near Summersville Lake?

Kayaking and Canoeing near Summersville Lake runs april through october. Nothing is listed in Summersville Lake itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
April through October
Where it is
Summersville Lake, West Virginia

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When can you go paddling near Summersville Lake?
The season near Summersville Lake runs april through October. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.
Where should I stay for paddling near Summersville Lake?
There is nothing listed near Summersville Lake yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Summersville or Gauley River National Recreation Area instead.
What is the best month for paddling near Summersville Lake?
The main season runs april through October, 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.