US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Summersville, West Virginia: $22–$32/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open April through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Managing authority
Near Summersville, West Virginia
How much does camping at Battle Run (Summersville Lake · USACE) cost, and when is it open?
Battle Run (Summersville Lake · USACE) near Summersville, West Virginia (US Army Corps of Engineers) — camping fee $22–$32/night, season April through October, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$32/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Summersville Lake — clearest reservoir in the East. Scuba diving destination. Gauley River whitewater dam-release (Sept-Oct) attracts paddlers.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at lrh.usace.army.milOn site
Book it right
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Opens recreation.gov
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