By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Summersville Lake State Park, the newest unit of West Virginia’s state park system, on Friday, officially opened three campgrounds, with accommodations ranging from primitive tent sites to premium, full-hookup RV spaces, during a ceremony officiated by Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
Overlook Campground: The largest of the three campgrounds is located behind the park’s welcome center, featuring 38 RV sites with sweeping mountain views and a centrally located bathhouse with showers and restrooms, two coin-operated laundry rooms and a playground.
Deer Run Campground: Includes nine premium RV sites, both pull-through and back-in, tucked into forested area.
Joe Branch Campground: Boasts 18 primitive tent campsites, plus five additional spaces suitable for camper vans. It’s equipped with a bathhouse with four bathrooms, an outdoor sink for cleaning dishes and utensils and an outdoor shower.
