Summersville Lake

Located in Nicholas County, West Virginia

Summersville Lake, located in Summerville, West Virginia, is only 10 miles from Summersville Regional Medical Center and the West Virginia International Yeager Airport, 63 miles away.

Food Lion is an excellent choice when grocery shopping is only 11 miles away. As a bonus, you are only 140 miles from Roanoke, Virginia.

Lake Days

Summerville Lake spans a massive 2,800 acres, offering endless things to do under the sun. When it comes to fishing, you are sure to find smallmouth bass, walleye, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and flathead catfish.

Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating, and waterskiing. Finally, if you are more of a land person, you can have a lovely stroll around the lake's perimeter or have a picnic with the family.

Around the Town

While staying in the Summersville area, If you get hungry, these spots are a must: Campfire Grill & Ice Cream Bar, Long Point Grille & Bar, Fran's Family Restaurant, Original Flavor Bistro, and Fujiyama Japanese Steak House.

Once you have had your fill, you can see some sights the town offers; these include Wild Blue Adventure Company, Escape-A-Torium, Endless Wall Trail, Cathedral Falls, to name a few. All of these wonderful locations are within 30 minutes of the lake.

Visit Roanoke

Roanoke is full of many local attractions to keep everyone in your family entertained, from museums to sports to shopping and dining.

To see beautiful nature scenes, drive a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Spanning 469 miles, this scenic drive winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a must-see.

For those looking to explore a museum, the city has plenty! Popular ones include The Taubman Museum of Art, the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, the Science Museum of Western Virginia, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Roanoke is an excellent spot for a night out with vibrant nightlife options! Live music, delicious restaurants, popular breweries, lowkey wineries, and more await visitors.

Stay Awhile

With so many things to do on and off Summersville Lake, it's no wonder why the lake wouldn't be your home away from home.