Mountaineer Country · Taylor County

Where to stay 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.

Places to stay near Tygart Lake

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Where should you stay near Tygart Lake?

Tygart Lake has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Tygart Lake is known for its lodges, cabins and campgrounds. Until listings go live here, Fairmont, Clarksburg and Morgantown are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Tygart Dam

    A concrete gravity dam on the Tygart Valley River near Grafton, completed in 1938 as one of the first Army Corps flood control projects in the Ohio basin. Tygart Lake State Park is on the reservoir above it.

Tygart Lake: what people ask

Where should I stay at Tygart Lake?
Tygart Lake State Park has a lodge, ten cabins and a campground on the shore. Grafton, Fairmont and Clarksburg have hotels within 30 minutes.
Is there a marina at Tygart Lake?
Yes. The state park marina rents boats seasonally and there are public launch ramps on the lake.
Where should I stay near Tygart Lake?
We're still adding properties near Tygart Lake. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Tygart Lake State Park, Fairmont and Clarksburg.
What is there to do near Tygart Lake?
Tygart Lake is a good base for boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, hiking and birding. Tygart Dam is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Tygart Lake?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Tygart Lake?
Fairmont, Clarksburg and Morgantown are all good alternatives if Tygart Lake is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Tygart Lake?
Tygart Lake State Park, Tygart Valley River and Valley Falls State Park are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.