East Lynn Lake Shelters
East Lynn 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
- 38.14500, -82.38389
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 304-849-2355
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About East Lynn Lake Shelters
Overview *Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished. East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of Huntington, WV. East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water sports and hiking. Recreation The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish, including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can participate in bass tournaments held April through October. Facilities Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts as well. Natural Features Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in the Ohio River Valley. Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is perched right on the
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork (Wv) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Beech Fork Shelters | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 11 mi | — | Electric |
| Beech Fork Campgrounds | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Falls Campground | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #336 | Overnight parking | 20 mi | — | — |
| Virginia Point Campground | Private campground | 22 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.