Burnsville Lake Shelters in WV -- Campground & RV Camping

Burnsville Lake Shelters features six day-use group picnic sites positioned across two sections of the reservoir. Shelters 1 through 4 sit near the dam, while Shelters 5 and 6 are located upstream near the Little Kanawha River inflow. Each shelter includes drinking water and a large charcoal grill, with electricity available at shelters 3 and 5. All sites sit close to flush toilets and playgrounds. Visitors can access local hiking and biking trails, fish in the lake, or visit the nearby Bulltown Historical Village.

Getting there: 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.

• Moderately separated here.
• The Burnsville Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
• Curry Ridge stands 772 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles east.