Is Long Point Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Long Point Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Are there showers at Long Point Campground?

Long Point Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Long Point Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Long Point Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What activities can I do at Long Point Campground?

Popular activities at Long Point Campground include Hiking, Swimming. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Long Point Campground

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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Long Point Campground because Summersville Lake is at its warmest and most active — expect daytime highs around 75–85°F and water temperatures in the upper 60s to mid-70s by July/August. Boating, swimming, cliff-jumping/photo stops at the lake, and peak bass/striped bass fishing are at their best, and long daylight hours maximize time on the water. Weekends can be busy (especially July–August), but weekdays stay pleasant and offer full access to lake recreation. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: January, February

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Seasonal notes state summer is best for lake activities and warm daytime highs (75–85°F).

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About Long Point Campground

Long Point Campground sits near Summersville Lake at 1,745 feet elevation, offering full-hookup RV sites and modern cabins. The hands-on owners keep the property spotless and greet guests personally. It's a couple miles from Battle Run boat launch and Long Point Overlook, with a restaurant and grill across the street.

Long Point Campground is part of the Summersville Lake recreation area.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Long Point Campground because Summersville Lake is at its warmest and most active — expect daytime highs around 75–85°F and water temperatures in the upper 60s to mid-70s by July/August. Boating, swimming, cliff-jumping/photo stops at the lake, and peak bass/striped bass fishing are at their best, and long daylight hours maximize time on the water. Weekends can be busy (especially July–August), but weekdays stay pleasant and offer full access to lake recreation. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: January, February

Elevation1745 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies gravel pads surrounded by grass in West Virginia's highlands, close enough to Summersville Lake for quick morning drives to the water. Long Point Overlook sits within walking distance and offers views over the lake. The area's forested terrain and proximity to the Gauley River make this a convenient hub for both lake recreation and whitewater access.

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3.7

35 reviews

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Long Point Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are uniformly 5-star and emphasize a very clean, well‑maintained campground with modern full‑hookup RV sites and comfortable cabins. Guests consistently praise the friendly, hands‑on owners/hosts (often naming Christy/Kristie and Shannon) and say they plan to return. The location near Summersville Lake, Long Point Overlook, and a bar & grill across the street makes it a convenient base for lake activities, rafting, and local events.

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Based on 35 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers love the cleanliness (“so clean,” “spotless,” “very clean and well-maintained”) of both campground and cabins, along with full hookups and gravel pads with ample grass. The staff/owners are...

Based on 35 reviews

Common Concerns

None of the reviews mention recurring issues or complaints; all ratings are 5/5 and feedback is overwhelmingly positive. A few early reviews note that some sites were “still in progress,” but this is...

Based on 35 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Several RV guests note that sites are full‑hookup (water/sewer/power), gravel pads with “perfect” or spacious sizing and lots of grass, making backing in easy even with a 40 ft fifth wheel. Multiple...

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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Multiple reviewers recommend this as a base camp for Summersville Lake activities, the Gauley River, and nearby attractions, mentioning it’s just a couple of miles to the lake, Battle Run boat and...

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“Very nice campground with awesome owners!!! They are there to help with anything you may need, and camp is conveniently located to all the nearby attractions!!” “With this place being new to the...

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Pet-Friendly Features

Reviews explicitly mention that the campground is pet friendly, with one guest enjoying a “beautiful morning walk with our dog” to the Long Point Overlook. Another notes there was “plenty of room for...

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RVers with big rigs will appreciate the spacious gravel pads that handle 40-ft fifth wheels easily, and the two-mile drive to Battle Run boat launch makes summer lake days genuinely convenient. Cabin availability is tight, so book early.

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Tent campers without hookup needs won't get much value here. Reviewer sentiment has been slipping recently, so if you're visiting outside summer, temper expectations, winter scores a 2/5 and the lake draw fades fast.

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About Summersville Lake

Context for the broader area surrounding Long Point Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

Noted for its spectacular cliffs and white water on the Gauley River. Near Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, a Civil War battlefield. On WV 129 at Mt. Nebo, 3 mi W of US 19.

Directions

On WV 129 at Mt. Nebo, 3 miles west of US 19.