Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area, a West Virginia Army Corps of Engineers

BURNSVILLE LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

BURNSVILLE LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
U.S. 19
Napier, West Virginia 26631

(lat:38.8257 lon:-80.5772)

Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.

The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking. Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.

The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill shelters 3 and 5 have electricity. All shelters are close to playgrounds and flush toilets. Groups with young children may prefer shelters 2, 3, 4 and 5, as they are nearest to playground facilities.

The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau create a lush backdrop of steep hills.

Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. The village and visitor center is nearest to shelters 5 and 6.

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Location

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Area Accommodations (over 20 miles away)

Country Road Cabins - Hico, WV

Cottages and Cabins

Deluxe Log Cabins Rental, Tree Houses rental and Glamping Yurts cabins. All located a a remote scenic wooded area, near the New River national River and Gauley River National recreational area. Only 10 minutes from the New River Gorge Bridge Each cabin has a Hot tub and 3 cabins have a Red Heart Shaped Jacuzzi tub and gas fireplaces - Great for Romantic Get-a-Ways.

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Directions

To reach Picnic Shelters 1-4

From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79 to Exit 79 Burnsville. Turn left and proceed through town until you reach a junction. Turn right onto Route 5 East. Follow approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right and enter the downstream area.

For Shelter 1 Turn right and enter the downstream area shelter is next to the restroom.

For Shelter 2 Turn right and enter the downstream area shelter is next to the playground and ball field directly below the dam.

For Shelters 3-4 Turn left into the Left Fork area adjacent the boat ramp.

To reach Picnic Shelters 5-6

From Clarksburg, drive south on I-79. Take Exit 67 Flatwoods. Turn left at the stop light and proceed north on Route 19. Follow for 10 miles. Shelters will be on the left, adjacent to the Confederate Overlook.

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Sutton Lake

Cedar Creek State Park

Holly River State Park

West Virginia State Parks

West Virginia State Parks