Battle Run

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Campground · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) 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… Getting there: From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to the campground. Phone: 304-872-3459 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233422 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USACE