Lost River is a river in West Virginia.

How is Lost River rated?

Lost River in West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.

What amenities does Lost River have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Lost River include camping-nearby.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Lost River

River

4.7(18 reviews)

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01610195, as of Aug 21, 10:15 PM gauge-local time

Gage height

48.75 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PARKER HOLLOW RUN AT NEEDMORE, WV (6.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:15 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Lost River

H: 78° L: 60°

Patchy rain nearby

68°

Feels like 71°

Precipitation

19%

Humidity

82%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

66°

3 AM

64°

6 AM

61°

9 AM

65°

12 PM

72°

3 PM

77°

6 PM

77°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lost River?: Lost River is a river in West Virginia.
Can you swim at Lost River?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Lost River rated?: Lost River in West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.
What amenities does Lost River have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Lost River include camping-nearby.

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