Summit Lake Campground (USDA Forest Service)

Richwood, WV

Two loops with 33 semi-primitive, wooded campsites with paved access roads and parking spurs. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and gravel activity area. There are three hand pumps and five accessible vault toilets. Sites are on a first come, first serve basis. There is no electricity, but generator use is permitted from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dogs are permitted if on a leash at all times.

Summit Lake is stocked with trout by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The lake has an accessible fishing pier and boat launch. Gasoline motors are prohibited, but electric motors are allowed.

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