At just over 2,700 acres of water and over 60 miles of shoreline, Summersville Lake is the largest lake in the state of West Virginia. Since the completion of the Summersville Dam by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1966, the lake has become a staple of outdoor recreation and a popular summertime destination with visitors from across West Virginia and the greater United States.
The lake, just a couple of miles south of Summersville, is home to several campgrounds, miles of trailhead, and a boat ramp capable of supporting everything from kayaks to motorboats, giving visitors easy access to the outdoors. Even SCUBA divers have found the lake irresistible, dubbing Summersville Lake, “The Little Bahamas of the East.”
Founded in 2014 with support from the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Active SWV serves a six-county region that includes Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Boone, and Kanawha counties. Everyone within the organization is excited to share our mission with the residents of southern West Virginia and local community leaders. In fact, we are actively searching for members in Nicholas County that would be interested in leading physical activity programs for their friends and family. Training and the cost of certification are covered by Active SWV. Training includes risk management, CPR/First Aid, group dynamics, and activity promotion. Past activities have included hiking & walking groups, tai chi, water aerobics, stand up paddleboarding, and more! The possibilities are endless!
If you or someone you know is interested in free training to offer physical activity programs in Nicholas County or elsewhere, please call 304-254-8488 or email Erin Reid at [email protected].
