Visit Greater Summersville, WV

09/14/2026

Gauley Fest weekend calls for a full Summersville basecamp plan:
🌊 Chase whitewater thrills by day
🎶 Soak up the river-culture buzz between runs
🌅 Trade paddles for lake sunset views
🍽️ Refuel with an easy local bite before tomorrow’s launch

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

From the Long Point Trail sign to the final lake overlook, this hike builds the anticipation: packed forest path, rhododendron-lined bends, then sandstone cliffs dropping toward Summersville Lake. Pack water, wear good shoes, and give yourself time for the view.

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09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Summer lasts a little longer at Greater Summersville. #

09/10/2026

The perfect girls weekend this fall:
Day One:
📍Meet up at a cabin in Visit Greater Summersville, WV
🔥Catch up with a nice cozy fire in the fireplace and some cocktails

Day Two
☕️Start the morning with some yummy pumpkin spice lattes
🥗Grab lunch at one of our local dining establishment
🚣‍♀️Go kayaking in the afternoon sun
🎬Cozy up and catch the first Practical Magic movie

Day Three
🥧Enjoy some pastries and coffee from a local coffee shop
🍁Hit the trail to see the beautiful fall colors emerging
🎬Head to the theatres to see the NEW Practical Magic movie
📌Plan your next trip to Visit Greater Summersville!

09/08/2026

GAULEY FEST 2026!!! September 17-20, 2026 at the County Veterans Memorial Park .

All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater’s river conservation and access work throughout the nation. Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disrupted the flows on the Gauley River, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest paddling festival in the world.

Gauley Festival Happenings
Gauley Fest, September 17th – 20th 2026
Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park, Summersville, WV
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sunday September 20, 2026
Pricing
Gauley Fest, September 17th – 20th 2026
American Whitewater’s Biggest Public Outreach Event is on the schedule for 2026!

Purchase your tickets online here. Kids 15 and under get in free.

The festival is a showcase for American Whitewater and the top whitewater vendors in the boating community. The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, raffle, and a silent auction where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear. Come out and join us for a weekend of great paddling, exciting camaraderie, live entertainment, killer boat raffles, and the infamous silent auction.

09/08/2026

Geocaching turns a lake-country drive or shoreline walk into a GPS-guided treasure hunt: follow clues, find a hidden container, sign the log, and leave it for the next explorer. Around Summersville Lake, it’s an easy way to slow down between overlooks, coves, and calm-water views. 🔎

09/07/2026

While we recognize every job this Labor Day, we also want to say a special thank you to all those in our area who work year round to ensure that people can visit Summersville Lake and the Nicholas County area and enjoy some down time, play time, or time with family. We know the hard work and effort that goes into what you do - it does not go unnoticed.