Home › West Virginia › East Lynn Lake Shelters
East Lynn Lake Shelters
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — EAST LYNN · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | East Lynn Lake |
| Location | EAST LYNN · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake · 38.14500, -82.38389 · Map |
| Sites | 5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 5 group shelter electric |
| 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 5 of 5 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 5 of 5 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 5 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 5 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 8:00 AM · Out 9:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 5 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Flush toiletsLake accessRiver access |
| Phone | 304-849-2355 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 2026-04-01.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
East Lynn is 19 miles south of Wayne on ST RT 37.
Nearest federal campgrounds
5 mi straight-line · KIAHSVILLE West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBeech Fork Shelters
11 mi straight-line · LAVALETTE West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersR.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters
50 mi straight-line · JUSTICE West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGuyandotte Campground
53 mi straight-line · Justice West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGuyandotte Campground
53 mi straight-line · Brenton West Virginia
Trip Card — East Lynn Lake Shelters
EAST LYNN · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | EAST LYNN · West Virginia · East Lynn Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 5 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 5 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234236 · 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.