Summersville Lake State Park

10/05/2026

Anyone up for a Fall climbing day? 🧗

📸 PC: Kim Sacksteder & DeAnna Ball

10/01/2026

Some ghost stories are true. 🎃

Long before Summersville Lake, this valley was home to Gad, a small farming town that disappeared beneath the water in the 1960s. This October, as the lake goes down for the season, keep an eye on the shoreline. 👀

Get the history here:

Discover the story of Gad, the submerged West Virginia town hidden beneath Summersville Lake, and learn what remains can still be seen today.

09/26/2026

Welcome to Summersville Lake State Park 🌲

Summer may be over, but we still have plenty to offer during the colder months. Enjoy the hiking trails, beautiful campsites, Welcome Center, and more!

Be sure to tag us in your Fall adventures 🍂

09/21/2026

Celebrate National Chai Day by grabbing a "Trailhead Chai" from our Welcome Center coffee shop! ☕

09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

Looking for a quick hike this weekend? Check out our official "Mountaineer Mile" on the Pirates Cove Trail!

Park at the Hughes Ferry Day Use area and walk 0.5 miles out on this trail, then return for a full mile.

09/17/2026

09/14/2026

Take a look at some of the wildlife plushies available at the Welcome Center 🐻🐦🐍🦬🦃🐰

09/12/2026

🚐 Heading to Gauley Fest this year? Skip the hotel and camp somewhere you can stay in touch with nature for your whole trip.

Summersville Lake State Park has RV hookups and primitive sites ready for you and your rafting gear. Pull in, set up, and be close to the water when Gauley Season hits.

Book your site before Gauley Fest weekend fills up! 🏞️

https://wvstateparks.com/parks/summersville-lake-state-park/

PC: West Virginia Tourism

09/10/2026