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Summersville Lake swimming areas
Battle Run Recreation Area, Summersville, West VirginiaLake on Summersville LakePublic swimming beach
A 1,000-foot public swimming beach is located at Battle Run Recreation Area on Summersville Lake.
- Water
- Lake, Summersville Lake
- Entry
- $5.00 per vehicle for Battle Run Recreation Area.
- Facilities
- 1,000-foot swimming beach, flush toilets, showers, drinking water
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards.
- Dogs
- Pets prohibited at the beach.
- Managed by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Getting there
From U.S. Highway 19, turn west on State Route 129 and travel 3 miles to Battle Run Recreation Area.
38.2471, -80.8836
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not swim on boat ramps.
- Do not cliff dive or jump.
- Do not bring pets to the beach.
- Always swim with a buddy and wear a life jacket.
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Questions about Summersville Lake swimming areas
Can you swim at Summersville Lake swimming areas?
Yes. Public swimming is available at the Battle Run swimming beach. No lifeguards are provided, and swimming is at your own risk.
Does it cost anything to swim at Summersville Lake swimming areas?
$5.00 per vehicle for Battle Run Recreation Area.
Are dogs allowed at Summersville Lake swimming areas?
Pets prohibited at the beach.
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