Gauley Tailwaters Campground
Gauley Tailwaters Campground
Gauley Tailwaters Campground offers 18 free, drive-in primitive camping sites located just below Summersville Dam, with basic amenities including clean bathrooms, fire rings, and picnic tables.
The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no hookups or running water, making it ideal for budget-conscious campers and paddlers accessing the Gauley River for whitewater rafting and fishing.
Note that the campground closes during scheduled dam water releases, typically during fall "Gauley Season" (September-October).
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