Take a tour of the Summersville Lighthouse! The Summersville Lake Lighthouse was erected overlooking Summersville Lake in Mount Nebo, West Virginia on October 17, 2012. Standing 104 feet tall with a top elevation of 2,164 feet above sea level, the 77,000 lb. structure was a cylindrical tower constructed entirely of 1/2 inch thick steel. With a base diameter of 12 feet receding to 8 feet at the top, visitors can climb 122 steps to reach a 360 degree gallery deck offering unparallel views of Summersville Lake and the Gauley River National Recreation Area. Open 9am-5pm Admissions: $7 – Adults and Children 12 years & older, $5 – Children ages 3 years to 11 years & Seniors 65+, $20 – Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) Group rates available. Sunset Tours – $15 per person.
This spot is an incredible place to walk, camp, picnic, rock climb and soak up the vast beautiful nature God has created for us to enjoy.
Summersville Lake has been a national and international destination known for its clear blue waters and unique rock formations since opening in 1966. Located on 177 acres of the park, well-known crags and climbing areas are available to explore.
Set on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon, the 156-acre Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle site. It is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail, which links more than 300 historical sites in 16 states, and commemorates the 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry, a major Union victory that led to the eventual Confederate withdrawal from western Virginia. Carnifex Ferry is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and is a popular site for Civil War reenactments.
Located in a rural valley three miles north of Summersville, West Virginia, this winery and distillery has the distinction of being the first vineyard in this region.