38mi from Charleston · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Summersville, WVSpecial Battle Reenactment Weekend. September 14 at 1pm. See picture.
"Gauley Days" refers to Gauley Season, a six-week period each fall (starting after Labor Day) when the Gauley River in West Virginia is opened with large releases of water, creating world-renowned whitewater for rafters. This event draws rafters globally to navigate the river's powerful rapids, particularly on the Upper and Lower Gauley. It also includes the annual Gauley Fest, held in Summersville, WV, which is American Whitewater's largest public outreach event, celebrating the river with various activities and attracting paddlers. See pictures!
Four total tent or car camping sites, or small RV. Also a Keystone camper is available on site. (1 bedroom, 2 adults, kitchen, bath, living area. Very nice!)
Also see two sites at PondValley CAMPING listing. Copy and paste this link to book either of those:
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/west-virginia-pondvalley-camping-1xmhzwjd?shareid=20j3xvvm7pj
Peaceful and serene, level grass campsites. Walk to Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park and visit the Civil War museum and gift shop, take a hike to the mighty Gauley River. Two miles from Summersville Lake for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and the Gauley River whitewater. Visit the Mountain State's newest State Park at Summersville Lake. Drive to the newest and best National Park at New River Gorge and everything it has to offer.
Fall in Love With Summersville! https://wvliving.com/fall-in-love-with-summersville/
Campfire: In provided location, wood provided $5 a night.
Bathroom facilities: Toilet in bunkhouse, soap and water for handwashing. Cleaned daily. Garden hose.
Trash bag may be dropped in the bin on your way out.
Listen to the frogs and crickets. Maybe hear an owl or a coyote! See deer, turkeys, groundhogs, squirrels, rabbits. Expand your bird life list. The ponds are in the process of repair, but fishing is available at the lake and the river.
