4.3639 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
33 campsites
Season
Lake opens when road...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
33 campsites
Season
Lake opens when road...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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From Richwood, WV, take US Rt. 39/55 for 6.3 miles to the Summit Lake campground sign. Turn left onto County Rt. 39/5 and go 2.2 miles to campground.
Anglers and tent campers who can haul their own water will get a lot out of this place. Stocked trout in spring, electric-motor boating off the dock, and clear night skies for $10. Arrive early on fall weekends, it fills fast and there's no reserving your spot.
No potable water on-site and no showers means genuine self-sufficiency. Several reviewers found sites cramped, especially in the lower loop. Families or campers expecting any hookups or camp store should look elsewhere in the national forest.
Reference information about Summit Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>A 33-unit semi-primitive, wooded campground with paved access roads and parking spurs, located approximately 10 miles from Richwood, WV, adjacent to a popular 43-acre cold water fishing lake. Although the campground closes in winter, the lake is accessible year-round.</p>
The elevation is 3,228 ft. This rustic campground attracts many anglers for fishing opportunities in Summit Lake. Families will enjoy the campground's trail around Summit Lake which provides a pleasant way to explore the surrounding forest. The campground is convenient to State Routes 39 and 55, Highland Scenic Highway, but far enough off the main road for good wildlife viewing and lots of quiet.
Open April 2 through November 30 - weather dependent
The water spigots are hand pumps. Monongahela National Forest 303
Summit Lake is 42 acres. Power boats are limited to electric motors.
The parking aprons are paved. Upper loop is more RV friendly.
From Richwood, WV, take US Rt. 39/55 for 6.3 miles to the Summit Lake campground sign. Turn left onto County Rt. 39/5 and go 2.2 miles to campground.
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Fall is peak season here. Daytime temps in the 50s and 60s, nights in the 30s and 40s. The ridges turn gold and crimson, usually peaking in early to mid-October. The lake goes glassy on calm mornings, and trout fishing stays productive. Spring and summer are milder and more humid. Winter can bring snow and occasional closures.
Spring stocking brings good trout fishing; popular season for anglers.
Summit Lake Campground is a 33-unit semi-primitive campground providing a basic but serene camping experience. It offers paved access roads and parking spurs and is widely appreciated by visitors for its tranquil setting adjacent to a 43-acre cold-water fishing lake. Despite the lack of modern conveniences, its proximity to the lake and wooded surroundings make it popular among anglers and nature enthusiasts.
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