Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre lake in the hills of West Virginia with fishing,
swimming and boating opportunities. Camping is available at nearby Beech Fork
State Park. A solar-powered visitor center is located at the damsite, 7 miles
south of Huntington, West Virginia. There is a 10-HP limit on boats.

Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre lake in the hills of West Virginia with fishing, swimming and boating opportunities.  Camping is available at nearby Beech Fork State Park. A solar-powered visitor center is located at the damsite, 7 miles south of Huntington, West Virginia. There is a 10-HP limit on boats.

## Overview

Take a day trip to Beech Fork Lake and choose from one of five picnic areas.
Hang out, fire up the grill, and enjoy time spent outdoors on one of the many
hiking trails that weave through droves of Appalachian hardwood trees. Keep an
eye out for birds like thrushes, chats, and cuckoos.

## Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity, both by boat and on shore. Common fish include
largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish and saugeye. Hiking is another
great thing to do. The Spillway Trail can be accessed from shelters 1 and 2.

Kids will be pleased to find horseshoe pits and a playground near each
shelter. Basketball and volleyball courts are also provided for the sports
enthusiasts, as well as a playground and swimming area near the deck.

## Facilities

Electric hookups are included with each shelter, so you can bring anything
from an electric grill to Christmas lights when planning your outing to the
lake.  
  
Traditional grills are also supplied, so don't forget the charcoal. The deck
is not a covered shelter and does not have electricity.

## Natural Features

Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre reservoir in the western edge of West Virginia.
Stemming from the lake are lush river valleys that attract many types of
birds.  
  
Shelters are set in an open area with scattered trees near the northwest end
of the lake. Two of the Beech Fork Shelters are close to the lake and feature
panoramic views. The other two shelters are near a stream below the dam.  
  
The deck is at Stower's Branch Swim Beach in a shaded area close to the lake.
A wooded area borders the recreation areas.

## Nearby Attractions

Shelters are a close drive away from the Stower's Branch Swimming Beach, where
the deck is located. The beach is close to the marina, a convenient spot for
boat rentals, bait, and tackle.  
  
Beech Fork State Park, a 3,144 protected area for hiking, camping, boating and
wildlife spotting, is on the eastern edge of the lake and about a 25-minute
drive from the shelters.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Take a day trip to Beech Fork Lake and choose from one of five picnic areas. Hang out, fire up the grill, and enjoy time spent outdoors on one of the many hiking trails that weave through droves of Appalachian hardwood trees. Keep an eye out for birds like thrushes, chats, and cuckoos.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Fishing is a popular activity, both by boat and on shore. Common fish include largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish and saugeye. Hiking is another great thing to do. The Spillway Trail can be accessed from shelters 1 and 2. 
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Kids will be pleased to find horseshoe pits and a playground near each shelter. Basketball and volleyball courts are also provided for the sports enthusiasts, as well as a playground and swimming area near the deck. 

</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
Electric hookups are included with each shelter, so you can bring anything from an electric grill to Christmas lights when planning your outing to the lake.<br/><br/>
Traditional grills are also supplied, so don't forget the charcoal. The deck is not a covered shelter and does not have electricity. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre reservoir in the western edge of West Virginia. Stemming from the lake are lush river valleys that attract many types of birds.  
<br/><br/>
Shelters are set in an open area with scattered trees near the northwest end of the lake. Two of the Beech Fork Shelters are close to the lake and feature panoramic views. The other two shelters are near a stream below the dam. <br/><br/>
The deck is at Stower's Branch Swim Beach in a shaded area close to the lake. A wooded area borders the recreation areas. 


<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Shelters are a close drive away from the Stower's Branch Swimming Beach, where the deck is located. The beach is close to the marina, a convenient spot for boat rentals, bait, and tackle.<br/><br/>
Beech Fork State Park, a 3,144 protected area for hiking, camping, boating and wildlife spotting, is on the eastern edge of the lake and about a 25-minute drive from the shelters.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Beech Fork Shelters

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Beech Fork Lake

A region important for natural gas, oil and coal. Wooded hills of 600 feet
rise gently around the lake.

A region important for natural gas, oil and coal. Wooded hills of 600 feet rise gently around the lake.

## Overview

East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East
Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for
camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.

## Recreation

East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of
shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water
skiing, canoeing and swimming.  
  
Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-
breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish
have been found in the lake.  
  
Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the
lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the
campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail
and Lakeside Trail.

## Facilities

The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups.
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump
station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball
courts are on-site.

## Natural Features

The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland
hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake,
including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons,
squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.

## Nearby Attractions

The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of
public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.

<h2>Overview</h2>
East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming. <br/><br/>
Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish have been found in the lake.<br/>
<br/>
Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball courts are on-site. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.

Camping rates in 2025:

  * **Regular campsites:** $35
  * **Waterfront campsites:** $50

This view comes right from the banks are our Area 01 pointed to Area 02.

East Fork Campground Area 01

This map tells you what site has what and any other information and numbers you could need/use when considering a site that fits best with you while making your reservation.

Campground Map

A morning view from our Area 01 pointing towards the first few sights found in our Area 01 to our Overflow Area.

East Fork Campground

It just isn't camping season without a campfire. The favorite camping past time for young and old alike. This photo is in Area 4 of the campground.

Camping Life

If camping or visiting East Lynn Lake in early autumn, you may enjoy gorgeous displays of the fall foliage such as this. This photograph was taken near the East Lynn Lake's dam.

Autumn Sunset

A beautiful overhead image of East Lynn Lake

East Lynn Lake Overview

East Lynn Lake has recently become home to several bald eagles. They can commonly be seen resting or flying overhead in the campground throughout the year.

Eagle Resting

Area 02 has a beautiful field behind their sites not on the water giving enough space for everyone camping to get involved with games like horse shoes and corn hold (horse shoe and corn hole areas are found in the open field).

East Fork Campground Area 02

Depicted in this map is the layout of each area, as well as facility and amenity information.

Layout of the Campground's Areas

East Fork (Wv)

## Overview

***Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under
renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some
portions of the playground will be unfinished.**  
  
East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a
fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the
northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of
Huntington, WV.  
  
East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood
management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water
sports and hiking.

## Recreation

The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no
wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while
fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the
latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish,
including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can
participate in bass tournaments held April through October.

## Facilities

Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with
nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts
as well.

## Natural Features

Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in
the Ohio River Valley. Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of
the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is
perched right on the lake with a convenient boat ramp.

## Nearby Attractions

Adjacent to the shelters is the East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area, which
offers 25,000 acres of public land used for hunting, fishing and hiking.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>*Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished.</strong><br><br>East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of Huntington, WV. <br> <br>East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water sports and hiking.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish, including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can participate in bass tournaments held April through October.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts as well. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in the Ohio River Valley.  Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is perched right on the lake with a convenient boat ramp. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Adjacent to the shelters is the East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area, which offers 25,000 acres of public land used for hunting, fishing and hiking.

Shelter 5, located at the Overlook Recreation Area. Has electric hookups.

Shelter 5 at the Overlook.

Shelter 1 at the Overlook Recreation Area. Shelter has water and electric hookups.

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