Summersville Lake State Park Overview & History

Park Overview

Summersville Lake State Park is the state’s first new state park to be added in more than 30 years and sits on 177 acres on the northern shore of the state’s largest lake. Did you know? Summersville Lake State Park is West Virginia’s first state park with climbing access and the nation’s first state park with an emphasis on climbing education!

Park History

On August 6, 2023, former Governor Jim Justice announced West Virginia would open its 36th state park, Summersville Lake State Park. As the newest park to open in more than 30 years, this 177-acre outdoor oasis sits on the northern shore of the state’s largest lake in Nicholas County and will be transformed into a premier outdoor adventure park in one of West Virginia’s most iconic spots.