Summersville Lake has long been known as the clearest lake in West Virginia, and some say East of the Mississippi! Summersville Lake was unfortunately struck by the flooding in June of 2016, but there’s good news: the lake opened for swimming again on July 30th. Here is a link to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers update about the lake, with a phone number where you can hear the current status.
Summersville Lake is known for its pristine waters.
Flickr/Richard Freeman
Summersville Lake Marina, Inc./Facebook
It’s a favorite spot for boating.
Summersville Lake Marina, Inc./Facebook Summersville Lake Marina, Inc. supplies boat rentals and necessities for boat owners.
The lake is a beautiful place to swim.
Flickr/John It’s been reopened for swimming as of July 30th.
You can even go scuba diving.
Sarge’s Dive Shop/Facebook Sarge’s Dive Shop has diving equipment and offers lessons.
Summersville Lake is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary!
Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team/Facebook
Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team/Facebook There will be tours, children’s activities, fishing tournaments, a boat parade, music, and a visit from the Chippewa Lake Ski Show Team. The celebration takes place August 19-21.
Summersville Lake has an interesting history. There are remnants of a town under its waters. You can learn more about that here.
Flickr/Richard Freeman
Summersville Lake Marina, Inc./Facebook
Summersville Lake Marina, Inc. supplies boat rentals and necessities for boat owners.
Flickr/John
It’s been reopened for swimming as of July 30th.
Sarge’s Dive Shop/Facebook
Sarge’s Dive Shop has diving equipment and offers lessons.
Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team/Facebook
There will be tours, children’s activities, fishing tournaments, a boat parade, music, and a visit from the Chippewa Lake Ski Show Team. The celebration takes place August 19-21.
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