Battle Run
Battle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state. Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 110 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 90 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
117 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | ||
| 002 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | |||
| 003 | LOOP A | Electric | 70 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | ||||
| 004 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | |||
| 005 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | ||
| 006 | LOOP A | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | |||
| 007 | LOOP A | Electric | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | ||
| 008 | LOOP B | Electric | 50 | Gravel | 30 amp | Lakefront | 8 / 3 | |||
| 009 | LOOP B | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 3 | |||
| 010 | LOOP B | Electric | 50 | Gravel | 30 amp | Lakefront | 8 / 3 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 90 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Accessibility | Sites 101, 103, 105 are listed accessible |
This large waterfront campground offers 110 campsites with electric hookups, along with seven primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. An accessible boat ramp and fishing dock are on-site. Younger campers love the park's playground, nature trails, and large shade trees.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Summersville, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.2217° N, 80.9097° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedArrowhead Trails Rx
15 mi from the campground · 195 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | ACE adventure gear ↗ | 15.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.5 mi |
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Battle Run Campground - Summersville Lake, WV
Public land it sits in
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest begins about 10.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.8 miGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,487,961 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Nicholas County CourthouseBuilding · Summersville · 4.3 mi
- Dr. Flavius Brown HouseBuilding · Summersville · 5 mi
- Nicholas County High SchoolBuilding · Summerville · 5 mi
Natural features
Scenic Summersville Lake is known for its striking cliffs and quiet coves along 60 beautiful miles of shoreline. Dense forests of maple, oak, hickory, beech and birch trees cover the region. Wildlife, including black bear, deer, grouse and turkey, is abundant in the area.
Recreation
The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish. Trout are stocked below the dam in spring and fall. Visitors also enjoy the great hiking, biking, hunting, geocaching, and picnicking opportunities on the lands surrounding the lake. For high adventure seekers, whitewater rafting is available year-round on the world class Gauley River. The Summersville Lake area also offers technical rock climbing.
Nearby
The historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is a 10-minute drive from the campground. The park offers a museum, three Gauley River overlooks and hiking trails as well as a Civil War Battle Reenactment every other year. Summersville Lake Marina and Sarge's Dive Shop are 11 miles away, offering kayak and pontoon boat rentals. The town of Summersville, another five miles north, has several grocery stores, restaurants and service stations. Mountain Lake Campground is a privately managed campground with lake access. Summersville Lake Retreat is three miles east on Route 129 offering cabins and lighthouse tours. World-renowned rock climbing on the New River Gorge- just 18 miles south. Within the 63,000 acres of New River Gorge River are over 1,400 established rock climbs. "The New" has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the country. The cliffs at New River Gorge are made up of a very hard sandstone, and range from 30 to 120 feet in height.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Battle Run?
Sites at Battle Run are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Battle Run?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Battle Run have?
117 sites, including 110 standard sites with power and 7 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Battle Run?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Battle Run have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Battle Run?
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Battle Run?
Sites 101, 103, and 105 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Battle Run?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Battle Run?
The 2790-acre lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and scuba diving. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Battle Run?
Summersville, West Virginia. The historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is a 10-minute drive from the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Battle Run is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Long Point Campground (2.1 mi, first-come), Brooklyn Campground (17.6 mi, first-come), and Big Rock (21.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby