SUMMERSVILLE – NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV

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Spend Less.

Live Wild.

Budget-friendly hotels steps from Summersville Lake — turquoise water, sandstone cliffs, and Appalachian adventure waiting outside your door. The experience doesn’t stop there—the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is just minutes away.

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FISHING

BOATING

PADDLE
BOARDING

HIKING

MOUNTAIN BIKING

ROCK CLIMBING

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TOP VALUE Hotels
In Summersville

All within minutes of the lake · Budget-friendly · Book direct

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903 N Industrial Drive, Summersville WV 26651

FREE HOT BREAKFAST

OUTDOOR POOL

FREE WIFI

PET FRIENDLY

EXERCISE ROOM

SAUNA

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SUITES

Guest Laundry

FREE PARKING

TRUCK PARKING

CONFERENCE & MEETING ROOMS

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Sleep Inn

701 Professional Park Drive, Summersville WV 26651

FREE HOT BREAKFAST

FREE WIFI

OUTDOOR POOL

BUSINESS CENTER

GUEST LAUNDRY

PET FRIENDLY

MARKETPLACE

FREE PARKING

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La Quinta

106 Merchants Walk, Summersville WV 26651

FREE HOT BREAKFAST

FREE WIFI

INDOOR POOL

HOT TUB

BUSINESS CENTER

PET FRIENDLY

MEETING ROOM

MARKETPLACE

GUEST LAUNDRY

EXERCISE ROOM

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MINUTES FROM YOUR ROOM

RIGHT IN TOWN

CLEAREST LAKE IN WV

SUMMERSVILLE LAKE STATE PARK

The “Little Bahamas of the East” — West Virginia’s largest lake, with turquoise water clear enough to see the bottom. Swim at Battle Run, paddle the coves, climb the cliffs, or just float the day away.

5 MIN FROM TOWN

WORLD-CLASS WHITEWATER

The GAULEY RIVER

Below Summersville Dam, the Gauley roars to life every fall. “Gauley Season” releases unleash Class V rapids that draw paddlers from around the globe — and a calm trout tailwater the rest of the year.

~20 MIN SOUTH

63RD U.S. NATIONAL PARK

NEW RIVER GORGE
NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE

America’s newest national park — 70,000+ acres of ancient river canyon. Home to the iconic gorge bridge, world-class whitewater, 1,400+ climbing routes, and miles of rim-top trails.

WHILE YOU’RE
HERE

6 REASONS TO STAY LONGER

01

FISHING

Summersville Lake runs deep and clear — smallmouth bass, walleye, and catfish hold in the coves, and the Gauley tailwaters below the dam and other rivers are stocked with trout. Fish from the banks at Battle Run, launch from the marina, or head to the nearby waters of Babcock State Park, Hawks Nest State Park, or Summit Lake

A FISHERMAN’S PARADISE

02

BOATING

West Virginia’s largest lake, with 60 miles of forested shoreline and quiet coves to explore. Rent a pontoon or bring your own — public ramps at Battle Run and Salmon Run make launching easy. Babcock State Park and Hawk’s Nest State Park provide additional nearby launches with paddle boat and jet boat rentals.

Lauch your adventure here

03

SUP (PADDLE BOARDING)

Glassy mornings on the lake are made for paddle boarding. Put in at Battle Run, paddle toward the Pirates Cove cliffs, and you’ll see straight to the bottom in the turquoise water.

FLATWATER · TURQUOISE WATER

04

HIKING

Long Point Trail is an easy out-and-back to a cliff overlook above the lake, and Carnifex Ferry Battlefield mixes Civil War history with river views. Miles more wait across the New River Gorge. Miles more wait at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

ALL SKILL LEVELS

05

MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Arrowhead Trails near Fayetteville pack 13 miles of flowy, purpose-built singletrack into the New River Gorge — beginner loops up to rocky, technical lines. Bring your own or rent in town.

Miles of World Class Trails

06

ROCK CLIMBING

The New River Gorge is one of the country’s premier climbing destinations — 1,400+ routes on bullet-hard sandstone at the Endless Wall and beyond. Summersville Lake’s cliffs add routes reachable by boat.

1,400+ ROUTES

WHERE
TO
EAT

Great food is never far from the lake.

AROUND SUMMERSVILLE

GOOD FOOD, EVERY DIRECTION

From hearty home-style breakfasts and classic West Virginia biscuits to lake-town diners, cold-beer patios, fresh-brewed coffee, award-winning wines, handcrafted spirits, and guided tastings, Summersville eats—and sips—well. Whatever you’re hungry for before or after a day on the water, you’ll find it close by.

DINERS

BISCUITS

BURGERS

WINE & SPIRITS

COFFEE

COLD BEER

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Area Events

Plan your visit

April

  • Richwood’s Feast of the Ramson
  • Fire and Ice Festival
  • New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend

May

  • Mountain Made Makers Market
  • Fayette County Water Festival
  • New River Birding and Nature Festival

June

  • Touch of Class Car Show
  • Hellbender Hootenanny
  • Fayette County Water Days
  • Gritty Chix Mud Run
  • Summer Concert Series
  • Mountain State Heritage Festival

July

  • Fun and Fireworks at the Lighthouse
  • Summersville Fourth of July Fireworks
  • Richwood’s Cherry River Festival
  • Nicholas County Fair
  • Appalachian String Band Music Festival

August

  • The Lighthouse Festival
  • Oak Leaf Festival

September

  • American Whitewater Gauley Fest
  • The Taste of Nicholas
  • Nicholas County Potato Festival
  • Wine and Music Festival
  • Craigsville Fall Festival
  • Wild and Wonderful Weigh Off

October

  • Gold Star Mother’s Bridge Ride
  • Big Foot Festival
  • Safe Zone Trick or Treat
  • Taste of Bridge Day
  • Bridge Day

November

  • Holiday Craft Extravaganza
  • New River Gorge Fall Trail Festival

December

  • Winter Classic Basketball Showcase
  • Gingerbread Festival
  • Christmas in the Gorge

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