Kayaking and Canoeing · April through October

Where to stay for paddling near Tygart Lake

Tygart Lake is a reservoir of about 1,750 acres on the Tygart Valley River near Grafton in Taylor County, held by a 209-foot concrete dam completed in 1938. Steep wooded shorelines and clear water make it one of the better lakes in northern West Virginia for boating and smallmouth fishing. Tygart Lake State Park has the marina, lodge and campground.

Nothing is listed near Tygart 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 Tygart Lake?

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

Best time of year
April through October

Nothing listed yet

No places near here are listed for paddling yet.

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What people ask

When can you go paddling near Tygart Lake?
The season near Tygart 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 Tygart Lake?
There is nothing listed near Tygart Lake yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Tygart Lake State Park or Fairmont instead.
What is the best month for paddling near Tygart 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.