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 Summersville Lake WMA - Nicholas County, West Virginia
N 38° 15.457 W 080° 51.787
17S E 511975 N 4234407
A Wildlife Management Area located 3 miles south of Summersville, West Virginia that is part of the larger U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Summersville Lake property.
Waymark Code: WM661H
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2009
Views: 5
Summersville Lake WMA is located three miles south of Summersville, WV on U.S. Route 19, the terrain ranges from rolling hills to vertical rock cliffs. Primarily forested, this area offers hunting for deer, turkey, bear, squirrel and grouse. The WMA is primarily undeveloped with vehicular access limited to a variety of gravel pull-offs along Airport Road (County Route 19/32). No motorized vehicles, including ATVs & motorcycles, are allowed within the WMA. Access by foot or mountain bike is accomplished by bushwhacking or using one of several old blocked or gated mining and lumber roads that go off into the WMA from the north side of Airport Road.
The fish population in nearby 2,790-acre Summersville Lake includes smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye and channel catfish. Rainbow trout are occasionally taken. Fishing accommodations are provided for the physically disabled. The tailwaters are stocked with trout. Facilities available include picnic areas, restrooms, showers, trailer disposal stations and hiking areas. Camping is available on Corps of Engineers property and at private campgrounds. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The WMA is managed by West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. For additional information contact: Resource Manager, Summersville Lake, Rural Route 2, Box 470, Summersville WV 26651-9802. (304) 872-3412. Lake and recreation information, (304) 872-5809.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 5974 Acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
A network of old, overgrown lumber & mining roads and unofficial mountain biking trails, a total of at least 5 miles in length. Variable terrain with some steep up and down sections.
What points of interest are there?:
Steep forested hillsides, valley streams, remains of old stone walls and foundations, and an assortment of wildlife. Nice views of lake coves from a meandering mountain bike/hiking trail.
What activities are available?:
Hiking, mountain biking, hunting (in season), fishing, wildlife viewing, exploring old sites of human habitation.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes, poison plants, thorns. Blaze orange should be worn during hunting season (October, November, December).
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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