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Battle Run
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SUMMERSVILLE · West Virginia · Summersville Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Summersville Lake |
| Location | SUMMERSVILLE · West Virginia · Summersville Lake · 38.22167, -80.90972 · Map |
| Sites | 117 public sites counted from the federal listing — 110 standard electric; 7 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 110 of 117 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 117 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 117 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 117 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 90 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 110 sites · 30 ft: 110 sites · 35 ft: 99 sites · 40 ft: 95 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 5:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 304-872-3459 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to the campground.
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Trip Card — Battle Run
SUMMERSVILLE · West Virginia · Summersville Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | SUMMERSVILLE · West Virginia · Summersville Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 110 |
| Max RV | Up to 90 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 117 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233422 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.