Cabins... Camping... Boat Rentals...
Scenic Views... Vertical Integration
Imagine finding that special hidden place between a lake and a river where the best thing to watch this evening is a spectacular sunset...
Summersville Lake Retreat, located in the heart of West Virginia’s Mountain Lakes Region, is situated between the Gauley River National Recreation Area and the shores of Summersville Lake. Easily accessible off of U.S. 19 in Nicholas County, you will find us nestled among acres of forested ridges and grassland meadows where the transition to a more relaxing pace begins.
We offer a variety of accommodations to suit most any vacation plans, from fully equipped Vacation Rental Cabins to Deluxe Big Rig Friendly Pull Thru Sites with WiFi overlooking the lake, Full Hook Up RV Sites, Water/Electric Sites and Tent Camping Sites. Additional amenities include playground, horseshoe pits, cornhole, tetherball, and clean restrooms with hot showers. We also offer pontoon boat, fishing boat, kayak and canoe rentals. 
Take the hassle out of planning your next vacation with one of our "Escape to the Lake" packages. With our intimate knowledge of the area.. the possibilities are endless.
From the tranquility of that perfect fishing cove to exploring the crags and cliffs of West Virginia’s largest lake, enjoy both privacy and convenience. “Jump off the map” into your next adventure. We’re surrounded by the mountains and yet close to it all.
Recycling a Wind Tower... How Green is That?
Tower Section Being Used in Construction of Lighthouse Overlooking Summersville Lake
Back then, Dad never called it recycling, he just seemed to have the knack for finding a useful "second life" for things. His thoughts were simply not to be wasteful and to be a good steward of the land, and it would come back to you. Maybe because of that, we have always been aware of the environment around us as we grew our business . . . (kinda hard to ignore when your business is the outdoors). From Adopt-A-Highway Programs and shoreline cleanups to finding a new home for retired playground equipment, we plan our projects and activities around leaving a smaller footprint and lessening our impact on local landfills.
When we learned of a mishap at the Beech Ridge Wind Farm in Greenbrier County that rendered a tower section unsuitable for wind production, we put our heads together to come up with an alternative use for it. Through the combined efforts of the folks at Beech Ridge, Invenergy LLC, Engineering & Testing 2000 Inc., White Construction and Summersville Lake Retreat, we are excited to announce the groundbreaking of a 100 foot tall Lighthouse overlooking the cliffs of Summersville Lake.
With an anticipated completion date of Spring 2011, the unique location and classic architectural design of this landmark project will provide spectacular views of West Virginia's largest lake and surrounding mountain region, while at the same time re-using over 71,000 lbs. of structural steel otherwise slated for the ovens to be re-forged. "This has to be the most innovative second use of a tower section that I have ever seen," stated Geoff Kerr, Construction Manager for Invenergy LLC. "In fact, in all of the energy projects that I have been involved with worldwide, this is, to my knowledge, the first time that anyone has ever utilized a wind tower in a recycling project."
While I'm not so sure that recycling a wind tower may be what Dad had in mind all those years ago . . . something tells me that he's going to like the idea.
Summersville Lake Retreat Cabins
Nestled into the forests, surrounding West Virginia’s largest lake, our cabins are constructed using green methods and materials. Native Hemlock was harvested right from the site and milled into cabins, then thoughtfully furnished with everything that you may need to make your stay a comfortable one.
The A-Frame great room is a combination kitchen, living and dining area with balcony loft, perfect for family gatherings. Tastefully decorated to complement your stay at the lake, you’ll be surprised at the amenities provided. Browse through a selection of books and games, or just kick back and enjoy those quiet moments between warm conversation among friends. For those of you that just can’t miss the game, satellite TV and entertainment systems are set up and easy to use.
Motor Cats! More fun than a Jet Ski!!
What is a Motor Cat? The Department of Motor Vehicles official probably said it best upon discovering that ours are the first ever to be registered in the state of West Virginia when she declared, "These are in a class all by itself!"
