Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in West Virginia

6 lakes and tarns you can swim in across West Virginia, each checked for public access.

6 spots listed6 lakes and tarns

6 spots in West Virginia

Public swimming

Jennings Randolph Lake swimming areas

Lake
Jennings Randolph Lake, Elk Garden

Jennings Randolph Lake has a swimming beach and public recreation areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Designated swim area

Tygart Lake swimming area

Lake
Tygart Lake State Park, Taylor

Tygart Lake State Park has a designated lake swimming area with a beach.

Seasonal lake swimming

Cacapon Lake beach

Lake
Cacapon Resort State Park, Morgan

Cacapon Resort State Park offers paid lakefront swimming at a seasonal beach with stated summer hours.

Public swimming beach

Summersville Lake swimming areas

Lake
Battle Run Recreation Area, Summersville

A 1,000-foot public swimming beach is located at Battle Run Recreation Area on Summersville Lake.

Swimming allowed

Stower's Branch Beach

Lake
Beech Fork Lake, Wayne

Swimming beach on Beech Fork Lake with picnic areas, a playground, restrooms and no lifeguards.