West Virginia
Summersville Lake State Park
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026
Summersville Lake State Park is known as “The Little Bahamas of the East”—with 20-45 feet of crystal-clear visibility and dramatic sandstone cliffs! New campgrounds opened May 2025 with 65+ sites across three locations.
“Little Bahamas of the East”
| Water Info | Details |
|---|---|
| 💎 Visibility | 20-45 feet in summer! |
| 🤿 Scuba Diving | Excellent clarity |
| 🪨 Rock Formations | Dramatic sandstone cliffs |
⚠️ Cliff Jumping: While the cliffs are dramatic, cliff jumping above 6ft is technically illegal and banned by Army Corps of Engineers. Fines possible. Injuries have occurred!
NEW 2025 Campgrounds!
| Campground | Details |
|---|---|
| 👁️ Overlook | 38 RV sites, bathhouse, playground |
| 🦌 Deer Run | 9 premium secluded RV sites |
| ⛺ Joe Branch | 18 primitive + 5 camper van sites |
| 📅 Grand Opening | May 10, 2025! |
FAQ
Why is the water so clear?
Summersville Lake sits on clean sandstone bedrock with minimal sediment runoff, giving it exceptional Caribbean-like clarity.
💎 WV’s Caribbean Experience
Reserve at WV State Parks.
Last updated: February 20, 2026
