Breathtakingly Beautiful Getaway on Summersville Lake in West Virginia

Summersville Lake, or “the Bahamas of West Virginia,” is the largest lake in West Virginia. It has 2,700 acres of water and over 60 miles of shoreline. The lake provides visitors with a wide array of recreational opportunities for pontoon boating, kayaking, paddling, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There are a number of hiking and mountain biking trails and bicycling paths, a swimming beach, picnic spots, and areas just to watch wildlife and enjoy the magnificent views. That is a paradise for nature lovers! The water is clean and clear, and the temperature of the lake is relatively warm.

You can find picturesque footpaths at Long Point, Battle Run, and Salmon Run. Don’t forget to take your camera with you. The photos will be amazing!

Babcock State Park, Carnifex Ferry State Park, and Gauley River National Recreation Area will give you additional options for a complete retreat from your busy life and will make your vacation unforgettable!

If you are a thrill-seeker, you will definitely love ACE Adventure Resort with its numerous unique activities like zip-lining, canopy tours, ATV tours, a mud obstacle course, an alpine tower, a bridge catwalk tour, various children’s activities, and the waterpark with 50 huge inflatable toys and exciting water slides. To learn more about the resort, see our post -  Thrilling ACE Adventure Resort Getaway in West Virginia.

Another must-see when you are on Summersville Lake is the 104-foot-tall Lighthouse at Summersville Lake Retreat. It is the only lighthouse in West Virginia. It provides visitors with views of Summersville Lake and the Appalachian Mountains. Open daily from 9am to 6pm.