Summit Lake Campground

A 33-unit semi-primitive, wooded campground with paved access roads and parking spurs, located approximately 10 miles from Richwood, WV, adjacent to a popular 43-acre cold water fishing lake. Although the campground closes in winter, the lake is accessible year-round.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Campground closed for season. Lake open year-round, but roads to it are not snow-plowed. Lake toilets are closed. |
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Permit Info: | Sites are not reservable. Sites are on a first come, first serve basis. |
Open Season: | Beginning of April - end of November |
Usage: | Medium |
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Closest Towns: | Richwood, WV |
Water: | Hand Pump in upper loop; faucet in lower loop |
Restroom: | Five accessible vault toilets. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: |
More information on this campground is available through the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Rd., Richwood, WV 26261 (304) 846-2695. |
General Information
Directions: From Richwood travel east on State Route 39/55 approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 77, then 2 miles to Summit Lake Recreation Area.Activities
Campground Camping
Two loops with 33 semi-primitive, wooded campsites with paved access roads and parking spurs. Campsites also feature picnic tables, fire rings, lantern post and gravel activity area. There is no electricity, but generator use is permitted from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
RV Camping
Two loops with 33 semi-primitive, wooded campsites with paved access roads and parking spurs. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and gravel activity area. There are three hand-pumps and five accessible vault toilets . There is no electricity, but generator use is permitted from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
No dump station is available. There are two privately owned dump stations available in Richwood, WV.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Summit Lake is stocked with trout by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The lake has an accessible fishing pier and boat launch. Gasoline motors are prohibited but electric motors are allowed.
Day Hiking
Available on nearby trails:
- Summit Lake Trail #210, 1.8 miles in length
- Pocahontas Trail #263, 20.2 miles in length
Backpacking
Available on nearby trails
- Summit Lake Trail #210, 1.8 miles in length
- Pocahontas Trail #263, 20.2 miles in length
Boating - Motorized
The lake has an accessible fishing pier and boat launch. Gasoline motors are prohibited but electric motors are allowed
Boating - Non-Motorized
The lake has an accessible fishing pier and boat launch. Gasoline motors are prohibited but electric motors are allowed