Gauley Tailwaters
Summersville, West Virginia · 1,457 ft · In Summersville Recreation Area
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,457 ft (444 m)1,457 ft444 m
- Land
- Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in Summersville Recreation Area 4
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Summersville Lake Shelters2 loops · BATTLE RUN RECREATION AREA and DAMSITE PICNIC AREA · $40–$70 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.5 mi
- Battle Run7 loops · LOOP A, LOOP B, LOOP C, LOOP D, LOOP E, LOOP F (Peninsula), LOOP G · $24–$40 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov1.2 mi
- Long Point CampgroundPublic Land · facts not yet known1.7 mi
- Mountain Lake Campgroundpartial hookups1.8 mi
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About
The National Park Service offers primitive camping at Gauley Tailwaters, located just below Summersville Dam. From Route 19 at Mt. Nebo, take Route 129 west across the dam, then turn left at the river access sign. Bear right through the parking lot to the campsites. There are 18 drive-in sites for tents and RVs. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
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Cell service at Gauley Tailwaters: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain78°59°
- WedSunny, 11% chance of rain80°64°
- ThuRain Showers, 84% chance of rain74°65°
- FriRain Showers, 94% chance of rain69°38°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 20% chance of rain50°32°
Nearby camping
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Summersville Lake Retreat
RV Park · 1.6 mi · Summersville
Mountain Top RV Park & Cabins
RV Park · 2.2 mi · Summersville
Carnifex Ferry Cabins
Campground · 2.6 mi · Summersville
3 more within 25 mi
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