This recreation area is part of Burnsville Lake

This recreation area is part of <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=315&agencyCode=130" rel="nofollow">Burnsville Lake</a>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Riffle Run Campground

## Overview

Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area
near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive
sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising
any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility.

## Recreation

Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles
of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina
also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone
in the family.

## Facilities

The campground offers 60 campsites, 54 are full hook-up with 50 amp electric
service, water, and sewer and the other 6 have no hook-ups. Playgrounds and a
bathroom that houses a shower facility and laundry facility are located within
the campground. A boat ramp is availble just before the entrance to the
campground and the marina is conveniently located near the boat ramp.

## Natural Features

The campground is located at Burnsville Lake that is on the Little Kanawha
River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny
Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. The geographic features of this
area make the trail system and recreation areas one of a kind with
breathtaking views in a family-friendly environment.

## Nearby Attractions

Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals
as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little
Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville City Park, and the Burnsville Veterans
Memorial. In the town of Burnsville there are two convenience stores and a
Dollar General as well as the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone in the family.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers 60 campsites, 54 are full hook-up with 50 amp electric service, water, and sewer and the other 6 have no hook-ups. Playgrounds and a bathroom that houses a shower facility and laundry facility are located within the campground. A boat ramp is availble just before the entrance to the campground and the marina is conveniently located near the boat ramp.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is located at Burnsville Lake that is on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. The geographic features of this area make the trail system and recreation areas one of a kind with breathtaking views in a family-friendly environment.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville City Park, and the Burnsville Veterans Memorial. In the town of Burnsville there are two convenience stores and a Dollar General as well as the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop.</p>

Riffle Run Campground Entrance Station in the spring

Riffle Run Campground Entrance Station

Playground located in the middle of Riffle Run Campground

Playground located in the upper end of Riffle Run Campground

Basketball Court located in the upper end of Riffle Run Campground

Rifle Run Campground restroom and laundry facility.

Riffle Run Campground Restroom

## Overview

Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on
Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends
of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream
near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.

## Recreation

The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking.
Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.

## Facilities

The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill;
shelters 3 and 5 have electricity. All shelters are close to playgrounds and
flush toilets. Groups with young children may prefer shelters 2, 3, 4 and 5,
as they are nearest to playground facilities.

## Natural Features

The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting
between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau create a lush backdrop
of steep hills.

## Nearby Attractions

Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of
life during the Civil War era. The village and visitor center is nearest to
shelters 5 and 6.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking. Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill; shelters 3 and 5 have electricity. All shelters are close to playgrounds and flush toilets. Groups with young children may prefer shelters 2, 3, 4 and 5, as they are nearest to playground facilities.

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau create a lush backdrop of steep hills.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. The village and visitor center is nearest to shelters 5 and 6.

Shelter 5

Burnsville Lake Shelters

## Overview

Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic
significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on
the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot
occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic
event take place twice a year.

## Recreation

Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of
life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating,
wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.

## Facilities

The campground offers nearly 200 campsites. Playgrounds and showers on located
within each loop. A boat ramp is within the campground and a beach is about a
mile away.

## Natural Features

The campground is near the headwaters of Burnsville Lake on the Little Kanawha
River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny
Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau.

## Nearby Attractions

A trip to the Bulltown Historic Area Visitor Center is highly recommended. The
Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east. For camping convenience,
two general stores are located within three miles of the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic event take place twice a year. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers nearly 200 campsites. Playgrounds and showers on located within each loop. A boat ramp is within the campground and a beach is about a mile away.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is near the headwaters of Burnsville Lake on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
A trip to the Bulltown Historic Area Visitor Center is highly recommended. The Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east. For camping convenience, two general stores are located within three miles of the campground.

*Please note there is a $5.00 fee for visitors to the campground.

Bulltown Campground loops C,D,E, and F that are located right along the beautiful Burnsville Lake.

Bulltown Campground

Boat Mooring at Bulltown Campground

BULLTOWN CAMP

Bulltown Campground in the fall

Playground located within Bulltown Campground between C and D loops.

Bulltown Campground Playground

Bulltown Camp

There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including
excellent hunting. At the Burnsville Lake Dam and the Riffle Run
Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, you can take advantage of camping at one of
sixty sites (non-reservable, electric & non-electric), take a picnic or plan a
family reunion at one of the four reservable shelters. Boat rentals and
storage are available at the marina. Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown
Historical Village to get a taste of pioneer life during the Civil War Era.

There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including excellent hunting. At the Burnsville Lake Dam and the Riffle Run Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, you can take advantage of camping at one of sixty sites (non-reservable, electric & non-electric), take a picnic or plan a family reunion at one of the four reservable shelters. Boat rentals and storage are available at the marina. Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of pioneer life during the Civil War Era.

Riffle Run Campground

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