Beech Fork Shelters
Campground · West Virginia · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Beech Fork Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 110
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 639 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Take a day trip to Beech Fork Lake and choose from one of five picnic areas. Hang out, fire up the grill, and enjoy time spent outdoors on one of the many hiking trails that weave through droves of Appalachian hardwood trees. Keep an eye out for birds like thrushes, chats, and cuckoos.Recreation
Fishing is a popular activity, both by boat and on shore. Common fish include largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish and saugeye. Hiking is another great thing to do. The Spillway Trail can be accessed from shelters 1 and 2.Kids will be pleased to find horseshoe pits and a playground near each shelter. Basketball and volleyball courts are also provided for the sports enthusiasts, as well as a playground and swimming area near the deck.
Facilities
Electric hookups are included with each shelter, so you can bring anything from an electric grill to Christmas lights when planning your outing to the lake.Traditional grills are also supplied, so don't forget the charcoal. The deck is not a covered shelter and does not have electricity.
Natural Features
Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre reservoir in the western edge of West Virginia. Stemming from the lake are lush river valleys that attract many types of birds.Shelters are set in an open area with scattered trees near the northwest end of the lake. Two of the Beech Fork Shelters are close to the lake and feature panoramic views. The other two shelters are near a stream below the dam.
The deck is at Stower's Branch Swim Beach in a shaded area close to the lake. A wooded area borders the recreation areas.
Nearby Attractions
Shelters are a close drive away from the Stower's Branch Swimming Beach, where the deck is located. The beach is close to the marina, a convenient spot for boat rentals, bait, and tackle.Beech Fork State Park, a 3,144 protected area for hiking, camping, boating and wildlife spotting, is on the eastern edge of the lake and about a 25-minute drive from the shelters.
The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- 5 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Up to 110 people per site
- Loops: SHELTERS
Site types
- 4 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
5 campsites at Beech Fork Shelters
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECK | SHELTERS | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | 35 | |
| P1 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 90 | ♿ 🐾 |
| P2 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 110 | ♿ 🐾 |
| P3 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 90 | ♿ 🐾 |
| P4 | SHELTERS | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 64 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
FROM CHARLESTON, WV: Travel west on interstate 64 for a distance of
approximately 52 miles to exit 8. From exit 8 proceed south on Route 152
for a distance of about 5 miles to Beech Fork Road. Turn left on Beech
Fork Road and go approximately 3 miles.
FROM LEXINGTON, KY: Travel east on Interstate 64 for a distance of
approximately 120 miles to exit 8. From exit 8 proceed south on Route 152
for a distance of about 5 miles to Beech Fork Road. Turn left on Beech Fork
Road and go approximately 3 miles.
38.30444, -82.41583 · 38°18'16.0"N 82°24'57.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Beech Fork Shelters
- Can you reserve a site at Beech Fork Shelters?
- Yes, Beech Fork Shelters is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Beech Fork Shelters have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Beech Fork Shelters?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Beech Fork Shelters.
- Does Beech Fork Shelters have hookups?
- Electric.
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- Iron Ridge Campground 24.2 mi · Campground
- Timbre Ridge Lake 24.3 mi · Campground
- Longbow Archery Trailhead 24.4 mi · Facility
- Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area 24.5 mi · Facility
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Contact
- Phone 304-525-4831
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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