Summersville Lake
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $5 per vehicle day use at Battle Run and Salmon Run recreation areas. Summersville Lake is a lake cove in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Closures and warnings
Swim at your own risk; cliff diving and jumping are prohibited. Swimming is prohibited on boat ramps. Pets and alcohol are prohibited at the beach. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
| Current | None |
| Water clarity | 1,000-foot sandy swim beach at Battle Run; one of the clearest lakes in the East when water levels are normal. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Battle Run Recreation Area on WV-129 at Mount Nebo; primary public swim beach on the lake. |
| Parking | Battle Run day-use parking at the 1,000-foot swim beach. |
| Fee | $5 per vehicle day use at Battle Run and Salmon Run recreation areas. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Battle Run Campground and many facilities operate May 1 through Columbus Day; confirm beach status after high water events. |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Summersville Lake Project) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Marked swim area with picnic tables; no lifeguards on duty. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Summersville Lake open?
Swim at your own risk; cliff diving and jumping are prohibited. Swimming is prohibited on boat ramps. Pets and alcohol are prohibited at the beach. As of September 30, 2026. Seasonal closure: Battle Run Campground and many facilities operate May 1 through Columbus Day; confirm beach status after high water events.
Can you swim at Summersville Lake?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Summersville Lake. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Summersville Lake?
The road in is paved. Battle Run Recreation Area on WV-129 at Mount Nebo; primary public swim beach on the lake. Parking: Battle Run day-use parking at the 1,000-foot swim beach.
Do you need a reservation for Summersville Lake?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Summersville Lake?
The fee is $5 per vehicle day use at Battle Run and Salmon Run recreation areas.
What facilities are at Summersville Lake?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Marked swim area with picnic tables; no lifeguards on duty.
What are the rules at Summersville Lake?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
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- https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Display/Article/3632905/summersville-lake/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.fee / access.parking / hazardNote / amenities / rules, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / jumpingProhibited / waterClarityNote, rules.camping, access.roadNote)