Burnsville Lake Shelters
Burnsville Lake Shelters is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in West Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.79167, -80.56639
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (304) 853-2371
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Burnsville Lake Shelters
Overview Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River. Recreation The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking. Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular. Facilities The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill; shelters 3 and 5 have electricity. All shelters are close to playgrounds and flush toilets. Groups with young children may prefer shelters 2, 3, 4 and 5, as they are nearest to playground facilities. Natural Features The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau create a lush backdrop of steep hills. Nearby Attractions Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. The village and visitor center is nearest to shelters 5 and 6.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Laundry Mat · 44 mi
- Propane
- Trent's Arbovale · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulltown Camp | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Bulltown Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Riffle Run Campground | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Riffle Run Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Riffle Run Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Gerald Freeman Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.8 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.