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Mountain Lake Campground

voted best campground in west virginia in 2021

Mountain Lake Campground has all the ingredients of a perfect summer day. Take your boat out on the lake, rent a golf cart to zip around the campground community, enjoy lunch at the Pizza Shop, grab a snack at the Country Store or the Ice Cream Shop, and roast s’mores at a fire pit. When it’s time to wind down, the property offers space for tents and campers as well as on-site cabins and yurts to rent.
1898 Airport Road, Summersville, 304.872.6222, mountainlakecampground.com, @mountainlakecampgroundwv on Facebook

Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse

voted best campground in west virginia in 2021

In addition to all you’d expect from a top-notch campground—cabins and campsites, a huge lake for boating, and abounding picturesque views—Summersville Lake Retreat also has a 104-foot lighthouse. Climb 122 steps to the best view of the lake you’re likely to ever find. For an even more awe-inspiring experience, purchase tickets for a Sunset Tour or a Fireworks Tour to end your day of fun.
278 Summersville Lake Road, Summersville, 304.872.5975
summersvillelakeretreat.com, @summersvillelakeretreat on Facebook

Runner-up

Watoga State Park

4800 Watoga Park Road, Marlinton, 304.799.4087
wvstateparks.com/park/watoga-state-park

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