Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in West Virginia
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🏞️Top Lakes in West Virginia
4 locations
4.8(631)Summersville Lake
Scenic lake created by a dam, with 60 mi. of shoreline offering boating, fishing & camping.
4.6(144)Cheat Lake
Expansive lake retreat offering options for boating, kayaking, swimming & nature hiking.
4.6(70)Bluestone Lake
Popular recreational site with a fishable lake, hiking trails & campsites in forest surrounds.
4.4(26)Stonewall Jackson Lake
Boating, fishing & swimming on scenic parkland with a golf resort, restaurants & a campground.
🌊Top Rivers in West Virginia
2 locations
4.5(66)Wheeling Creek
Wheeling Creek is a tributary of the Ohio River, 25 miles long, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, with a watershed extending into southwestern Pennsylvania.
4.1(15)Deckers Creek
Surrounded by lush greenery, this sprawling tributary features cascading waterfalls & rock slides.
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