Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a unique place to visit.  West Virginia's largest lake; Summersville Lake has over 28,000 acres of water and 60 miles of shoreline.  Boating, water-skiing, swimming, fishing for large- and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish, (trout are stocked below the dam in the spring and fall) scuba diving, picnicking, hunting, and biking are the favorite activities enjoyed by nearly one million visitors annually. Technical rock climbing and whitewater rafting are available year round, with scheduled whitewater releases below the dam on the world class Gauley River in September and October. Adjacent to the lake is Mountain Lake Campground ,  with cabins, camping & RV hookups and many other conviences for guests.  Sarge's Dive Shop and the lake's marina are located on the lake with grocery stores, restaurants, and service stations located nearby in Summersville.