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Where to stay in the Mountain Lakes

Mountain Lakes is the geographic center of West Virginia, covering Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Upshur and Webster counties. Four Army Corps reservoirs give the region its name: Summersville Lake, Sutton Lake, Burnsville Lake and Stonewall Jackson Lake. Interstate 79 runs the length of it, and the Cranberry Wilderness and Highland Scenic Highway reach into its eastern edge.

What is the Mountain Lakes?

Mountain Lakes is the geographic center of West Virginia, covering Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Upshur and Webster counties. Four Army Corps reservoirs give the region its name: Summersville Lake, Sutton Lake, Burnsville Lake and Stonewall Jackson Lake. Interstate 79 runs the length of it, and the Cranberry Wilderness and Highland Scenic Highway reach into its eastern edge.

Counties
Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Upshur, Webster
Main destinations
Summersville, Summersville Lake, Buckhannon, Elk River
What people do here
Whitewater Rafting, Boating, Fishing, Rock Climbing

Destinations in the Mountain Lakes

SummersvilleSummersville LakeBuckhannonElk RiverHolly River State ParkRichwoodStonewall Jackson LakeStonewall Resort State ParkSuttonSutton LakeWebster SpringsWestonBurnsville LakeCarnifex Ferry Battlefield State ParkCedar Creek State ParkClayCraigsvilleCranberry RiverElk River Trail State ParkGlenvilleGlenville State UniversityWest Virginia Wesleyan CollegeWilliams River

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Counties

Braxton CountyClay CountyGilmer CountyLewis CountyNicholas CountyUpshur CountyWebster County

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The Mountain Lakes: what people ask

Which counties are in the Mountain Lakes?
The Mountain Lakes takes in Braxton County, Clay County, Gilmer County, Lewis County, Nicholas County, Upshur County, Webster County. Their county seats are Sutton, Clay, Glenville, Weston, Summersville, Buckhannon, Webster Springs.
Where do most people stay in the Mountain Lakes?
Summersville, Summersville Lake, Buckhannon, Elk River have the most lodging in the region. Each has its own page showing what is currently listed there.
Where should I stay in the Mountain Lakes?
Summersville, Summersville Lake, Buckhannon, Elk River offer the widest choice. Each has its own page showing what is currently listed there and what is nearby.
What is there to do in the Mountain Lakes?
Visitors to the Mountain Lakes come for whitewater rafting, boating, fishing, rock climbing, hiking. Each of these has its own page listing the areas people travel to for it.
Is the Mountain Lakes worth visiting?
Mountain Lakes is the geographic center of West Virginia, covering Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Upshur and Webster counties. Four Army Corps reservoirs give the region its name: Summersville Lake, Sutton Lake, Burnsville Lake and Stonewall Jackson Lake. Interstate 79 runs the length of it, and the Cranberry Wilderness and Highland Scenic Highway reach into its eastern edge.