The folks were extremely helpful and great to work with. Our boat was fantastic (albeit a bit old)…read moreand they moved us to a lovely cove for fishing and privacy. We would highly recommend them for anyone wanting a peaceful yet fun adventure.

I visited on a weekday in July to use the beach/swim area. Prior to arriving I used the online…read morecontact information for the Marina office to inquire whether pets were allowed in the swim area and was told "yes"; however upon arriving there was a posted "no pets" sign. At that point I had my dogs in tow and could not leave them in the car (too hot) so I let the written confirmation from the office staff supersede the signage and took them onto the sand. It was not very crowded and so we were able to unobtrusively occupy a little corner and not bother / interact with other beach goers. None of them seemed to mind our presence. The beach itself is super duper pleasant! Loved our day there. Just wish it were easier to know how to follow the rules!

Great place to launch your boat or rent one! The coves near this marina are perfect for SUP or…read morekayaks, and the large no-wake zone means you don't have to fight the motor boat waves as you try to get off the docks. And the restrooms are outstanding!

We had a great experience here. Rented a brand new pontoon boat for the day. Very nice boat. Great…read morestaff. Very helpful and friendly. Nice relaxing day on the lake. Not super crowded either. Super clear water. Reasonable pricing.

This is a gorgeous park for camping. The view is stunning, there are many lake front sites if you…read morereserve long enough in advance as we did. We discovered it last year by chance taking up a canceled spot with friends on Labor day, and returned this year the week before Memorial day. There is a significant difference between the place when in full capacity - obviously noise, crowd, and jet ski traffic on the lake. Also seems to be in transition from privately operated to state owned - when we visited this year none of the Marina services were operating which forces you to drive back to the nearest WV store for necessities such as ice etc. The facilities (shower, restrooms) were relatively clean (if you don't mind the crawlers, occasional mouse running across) but this was mainly for a lightly occupied camp, as mentioned above and indeed during the labor day weekend they were in much worst condition. So if you are geared for self sufficiency and pick an off time this is one of the most beautiful sites in VA, with an unbeatable cost/benefit ratio for a tranquil and relaxing vacation.

A great outdoor area for the camping novice…read more Bolar Recreation area is right next to Lake Moomaw and a few hiking areas. There are about five camp grounds here with each one allowing enough space for ten camping sites. There are camp sites both on and off the water and each site has a fire pit/cooking area. The exterior sites on the water are amazing! You have an incredible view, your own beach area and a lot of privacy. The interior sites are larger close to the bathroom/showers, but don't offer much of a view or privacy, but like I said, they are very spacious. This could have been a five-star review, but the person who runs this camp area was super rude to us one of the nights. Sooo, you're supposed to turn off your generator by 10pm, but ours was still going by 10:30pm and she let us have it! This was our first offense and we didn't know about the curfew. Take it easy Zelda! I would definitely be into another camping trip here possibly in the fall. I think I like camping now?!

THIS TRIP WAS AMAZING!! This was our first ever visit to New River Gorge National Park and…read morePreserve, and lodging with Adventures on The Gorge was the BEST decision we could've made. We stayed in a beautiful cabin that was extremely clean and spacious with a picnic bench, firepit, and trees for hanging a hammock. We took a phenomenal 5 hour white water rafting trip down the New River with our very knowledgeable and personable guide, Greg! He guided us through huge rapids and even a thunderstorm! They even gave us snacks halfway through! We also zip lined with Adventures on the Gorge, and all of their employees are just so humorous and you can tell they love their jobs. 10/10 experience!!

So many options, never enough time!! This outfitter has it all, jet boats, whitewater trips, ropes…read morecourse, zip lines, and more! All while also having many options for lodging! The pool is beautiful with a fantastic gorge view, and if you do any activity with them, you can take advantage of this little bonus! I did the jet boat tour, and it was fantastic! The views were incredible, and you learn about the surroundings from the boat captain. Megan was great, basically got our own private tour! The company also can shuttle you if you stay at Hawk's Nest State Park as the marina is by the base of the tramway from the lodge.

What a great experience! This is a great opportunity to float or kayak the Cheat. We chose to…read moretube... very relaxing! They provide tubes and life jackets, and drive you to the drop off location, and you float down the river until you get back to where you started! This is a great opportunity for family fun or team building, and is good for wide range of ages. There's a cute campsite nearby with really affordable overnight rates if you want to make a weekend of it!

Great time floating the Cheat, even if we did it during a tornado watch! The guys kayaked upstream…read moreand helped pull us through the worst part of the storm. We floated the rest of the way back. Life long memories were made!

First off, this isn't a true jet boat. If you ha e been on a jet boat in Oregon or Niagra Falls,…read morethis boat is nothing like those at all. This is not a high speed thrill ride like those. Do not expect to get wet and do not expect water donuts. This boat is not powerful or high speed. Expect a very odd experience from start to finish. Do not expect any signage anywhere at Hawks Nest Lodge or any indication where the van is parked. The actual boat ride is maybe 20 minutes. You cover maybe 4 miles of the river. Very little interaction with the captain of the boat. I can assure you he hadn't had a bath in a long time and there was more dirt under his fingernails than a person can imagine. The boathouse/bathrooms/gift shop is another real piece. Lol. Truly insane on something that could be good. The whole thing was so pathetic that it was entertaining.

Amazing guide and gorgeous views. I loved how close the boat got to the rapids and the view of the…read morebridge! Also introduced us to Hawks Nest State Park which had so many beautiful trails and sights.

Brian took a group of ladies and created a strong team that hit the New River. He was able to build…read moreeveryone's confidence and we challenged "the surprise" rapids. So proud of gurl power.

Our guide, Lindsey, was fantastic! Safety was clearly a priority, but she was also entertaining…read more Interactions with both kids and adults were enjoyable, and she made the trip a memorable experience. I would recommend her 100%!

I was really looking forward to stopping here, especially to see the lighthouse, but visiting in…read morethe off season definitely took away from the experience. This area is known for the lake and for boating and outdoor recreation, so I understand that coming during a colder time probably put a slight damper on everything that should be taken with a grain of salt if you're reading this review. When we arrived there was no one in the office. It felt closed off and unattended. I wasn't able to go up into the lighthouse at all, which was super disappointing because for me it was the main draw. From the outside, the lighthouse was lovely to look at but I was really really hoping to be able to climb to the top. The rest of the grounds looked fine and this is definitely a place designed for overnight stays. I would definitely return but during the right season and when I am able to explore the lighthouse!

We absolutely loved our time at Summersville Lake Retreat & Campground. The staff is very friendly…read moreand helpful. The location is only 20-25 minutes from the New River Gorge area which makes visiting the bridge or downtown Fayetteville a breeze. The gift shop has a large selection of items just in case you forgot something or need a souvenir. There is a large community firepit and pavilion with Adirondack chairs. Each full hookup site also has it's own firepit with chairs. The property is well maintained. Make sure you take a walk to the hammock area...this was the kids favorite part! We already booked a trip back for next year and cannot wait to spend more time in WV.