I was thinking the other day. What if I didn’t live here in Summesrville, West Virginia.Would I visit or would I plan on vacation. I think the answer to that would be yes. Let’s start with number one reason why people come to Summersville. To camp at Battle Run campground on Summersville Lake. They offer [...]

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You have several options you can choose to stay at or near Summersville Lake. The most popular of corase is camping at Battle Run Campground. This is an excellent site,clean with plenty of actives for the kids.For those of dont have a camper. You can use a tent to camp on any site,but there are [...]

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Deep water solo Rock Climbing banned on Summersville Lake

Rock Climbing

In case you didn’t know Solo rocking climbing is banned on Summersville lake and has been for the last three years.This also includes cliff diving.Here is the press release from 2007 Effective immediately, the Huntington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is banning cliff jumping/diving on all district managed recreational property. Cliff jumping/diving is a [...]

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Renting a Cabin for your Summer Vacation

Cabins

If you are thinking of renting a cabin near Summersville or Summersville Lake. There are a few things you should consider.  I have seen several cabins that are for rent that’s not really the ideal for a weekend get away. I mean it looks like a cabin, but it sits right next to the main [...]

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Winters is over,let the fun Begin

Battle Run

Winter is finally over and the temperature has gone up.Clean up has already started but, the lake still has a ways to go before it is ready for the summer season.Since it is drained every year and is feed by small streams.This is why it is so clear.The bottom is visible up to a depth [...]

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Rock climbing still going strong in Summersville,Wv

Rock Climbing

While all of the other summer time activities have all been packed up and winterized . The rock climbing community still shows up almost everyday. If only to get in one more climb before winter hits,scratch that it snowed today for the first time this year and a few brave souls showed up. On any [...]

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Falls of Hills Creek One Hour From Summersville,West Virginia

Browse

I took a short trip form Summersville,West Virginia the other day.It was a beautiful day and I want to go take a few photos.I headed over to the small town of Richwood and headed up towards the Scenic Highway.I will have to go back this fall for more photos and maybe a trip to Dolly [...]

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Is Summersville,West Virginia a Speed Trap

History

Over the past several years the town of Summersville,WV has been given the title of the second largest speed trap in the United States.If you are traveling on U.S. route 19.The chances are you have been through Summersville. I have seen replies from travelers on different forums sites that have blasted the local law enforcement for [...]

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Review of Country Inns & Suites Summersville, WV

Motels

The country inn and suites in Summersville is a very nice place to say.The rooms are clean.The staff on hand is excellent.They offer High-Speed Internet,Indoor Pool,Fitness Center,Suites and Pets are allowed.Each room has ,  cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board and much more. So far so good.Everything checks out,except for.Well the photo below [...]

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Restaurants in Summersville WV List of all Restaurants

Dining

Here is a list of every place to eat in Summersville,WV.One thing is for cretin,you will not go hungry in Summersville. This list is all of the restaurants that are still open as of the date of this post.If I have missed one.Please let me know. Aslo see:Dinning in Summersville For the top ten Places [...]

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