About Summersville
Home to West Virginia's largest and most scenic lake, Summersville is the gateway to some of the best outdoor recreation in the Appalachians. Summersville Lake's impossibly blue water draws cliff divers, scuba divers, and kayakers, while the nearby New River Gorge National Park offers world-class whitewater and rock climbing.
Plan Your Trip
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June–August) for lake swimming, cliff diving, and scuba; fall for New River Gorge foliage and Bridge Day festival.
Getting There
Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) is 60 miles south. US-19 is the main north-south corridor through Summersville.
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Plan Your Visit to Summersville
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June–August) for lake swimming, cliff diving, and scuba; fall for New River Gorge foliage and Bridge Day festival.
Suggested Trip Length
1–2 days
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Getting There
Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) is 60 miles south. US-19 is the main north-south corridor through Summersville.
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