Battle Run

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2981 SUMMERSVILLE LAKE ROAD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651-4901

Overview

Battle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.

Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation

The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish. Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall. Visitors also enjoy the great hiking, biking, hunting, geocaching, and picnicking opportunities on the lands surrounding the lake. For high adventure seekers, whitewater rafting is available year-round on the world class Gauley River. The Summersville Lake area also offers technical rock climbing.

Facilities

This large waterfront campground offers 110 campsites with electric hookups, along with seven primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. An accessible boat ramp and fishing dock are on-site. Younger campers love the park's playground, nature trails, and large shade trees.

Natural Features

Scenic Summersville Lake is known for its striking cliffs and quiet coves along 60 beautiful miles of shoreline. Dense forests of maple, oak, hickory, beech and birch trees cover the region.

Wildlife, including black bear, deer, grouse and turkey, is abundant in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is a 10-minute drive from the campground. The park offers a museum, three Gauley River overlooks and hiking trails as well as a Civil War Battle Reenactment every other year. Summersville Lake Marina and Sarge's Dive Shop are 11 miles away, offering kayak and pontoon boat rentals. The town of Summersville, another five miles north, has several grocery stores, restaurants and service stations. Mountain Lake Campground is a privately managed campground with lake access. Summersville Lake Retreat is three miles east on Route 129 offering cabins and lighthouse tours. World-renowned rock climbing on the New River Gorge- just 18 miles south. Within the 63,000 acres of New River Gorge River are over 1,400 established rock climbs. "The New" has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the country. The cliffs at New River Gorge are made up of a very hard sandstone, and range from 30 to 120 feet in height.

Camp site features

Across 117 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 110 of 117 sites
  • ADA accessible: 3 of 117 sites
  • Longest RV: 90 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 30 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 5 PM.

Reviews

420 reviews
5 stars
242
4 stars
115
3 stars
38
2 stars
20
1 stars
5
Gary L
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Everyone was super nice and I got a great campsite. I would go back there :)
Joe B
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
The host were very visible and kept the campground running smoothly. I had two separate visits during Gauley Season and both times were great. We decided to depart early due to weather forecast and home and personal matters. The campground without asking refunded the night we did not end up staying. I was beyond impressed. Wow. We love Battle Run!
Trish H
Loop:LOOP F (Peninsula)
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
While it can be difficult to book a site during the summer season, the 'shoulder seasons' of spring and fall, when it it FIrst Come First Serve, is a great time to go. The campground is very clean and very conveniently layed out. There are multiple bathrooms and they were cleaned every morning I was there! Most of the sites have a nice view of the water, however, if you want to actually walk to the waters edge from your site, you need to select your site in person. As the fall draw down of water begins, the water recedes from the shore and impacts access. That said, it is an incredible lake and I enjoyed 4 days of kayaking right from my campsite in late September
Kim L
Loop:LOOP F (Peninsula)
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
This was a nice campground. I did not realize that they drain the water from the lake in Oct, so every day the water level dropped. I went from having a waterfront site to overlooking a muddy puddle. The showers and bathrooms were a bit of a walk to get to. Some of the showers worked better than others. I had a lukewarm shower on some days. There was no water spigots nearby, only at the shower area, and no other toilets/outhouses to use, which was inconvenient. We had some nearby campers the first night that were very loud. There were about 20 teenagers/young adults staying on 1 campsite with about 6 tents and they were playing loud music and talking loudly. We asked the camp host to talk to them and they asked if we would. We refused to confront them, so the camp host said something to them and they immediately dropped to a respectful volume. I enjoyed staying here and the location was convenient to going into town, hiking, and white water rafting.
Donna S
Loop:LOOP F (Peninsula)
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
A lot of lakeside sites available if arriving mid-week in spring or fall during first-come seasons. Sites aren't huge, but arranged nicely for easy back-in and lake view. Can fit my 35' in most. There is no water and sewer; electric only. I did see some water faucets, but the fastest options are the fresh water hoses near the dump stations, outside the gate. 19 miles from New River Gorge, so a good base location to take in activities in that area, focusing mostly on kayaking, rafting, biking and hiking. Several parks and historical sites to see.
Gary L
Loop:LOOP F (Peninsula)
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Our favorite campground at Summersville Lake. Never disappoints!!!
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Walk In season

May 1, 2027 – May 25, 2027

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Peak season

May 26, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 7, 2027 – Oct 11, 2027

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Walk In season

May 1, 2028 – May 19, 2028

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Peak season

May 20, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 8, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028

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