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Burnsville Lake Shelters

US Army Corps of Engineers · West Virginia

Burnsville Lake Shelters in West Virginia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 95 public campsites we map in West Virginia.

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

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$40–$50/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
(304) 853-2371
Coordinates
38.79167, -80.56639

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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