Swimming allowed66 miLake White
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Stower's Branch Beach
Beech Fork Lake, Wayne, West VirginiaLake on Beech Fork LakeSwimming allowed
Swimming beach on Beech Fork Lake with picnic areas, a playground, restrooms and no lifeguards.
- Water
- Lake, Beech Fork Lake
- Entry
- $5 per vehicle; free for pass holders; no charge for children under 12.
- Facilities
- Picnic deck, picnic sites, playground, restrooms
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards
- Managed by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Getting there
From Interstate 64, take exit 8, follow Route 152 south for about 5 miles, turn left onto Beech Fork Road, then continue about 3 miles.
38.3010, -82.3853
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim at your own risk.
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Questions about Stower's Branch Beach
Can you swim at Stower's Branch Beach?
Yes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identifies Stower's Branch Beach as a swimming beach; no lifeguards are provided.
Do you need to book Stower's Branch Beach?
The picnic deck may be reserved for $30 through Recreation.gov.
Does it cost anything to swim at Stower's Branch Beach?
$5 per vehicle; free for pass holders; no charge for children under 12.
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