Summersville Lake Retreat Campground

You’ll naturally want to spend as much time as possible at Summersville Lake when you are RV camping at Summersville Lake Retreat Campground. This is the state’s largest lake at 28,000-plus acres and 60 miles of coastline. The lake is home to small and largemouth bass, catfish, walleye, and panfish; trout are stocked in the spring and fall. There is a marina and a dive shop on the lake too. Other recreational opportunities include technical rock climbing, whitewater rafting, swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, hunting, hiking and biking, and picnicking. Boats and other watercraft are available for rent. There is a visitor center and an information office for convenience. George Washington National Forest is also easily accessible with your rental RV near here. This national forest is managed for multiple uses including developed recreation, camping, preservation, and the production of timber and wood products. It encompasses the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the Cascades Day Use Area, the Sherando Lake Recreation Area, and seven ranger districts with offices. The forest contains 1,700 miles of open roads and 2,200 miles of trails. Over one million acres are classified as remote. Forest recreational activities include geocaching and letterboxing, target shooting, hang gliding, water sports, winter sports, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, picnicking, rock and mineral collecting, and nature viewing and photography. The Gauley River National Recreation Area is another spectacular way to enjoy the great outdoors with your Summersville camper rental. It is widely recognized as one of the premier whitewater rafting opportunities with a large volume of water, big waves, a steep gradient, and technical runs. Other recreational activities here include boating, paddling, fishing, and hiking. The Canyon Rim Visitor Center provides information to visitors and serves as a touchpoint for interpretation of the natural, cultural, recreational, and historical significance of the New River Gorge.