East Lynn Lake Shelters
Campground · West Virginia · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
East Lynn Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 100
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 693 ft
- Elevation
Overview
*Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished.
East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of Huntington, WV.
East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water sports and hiking.
Recreation
The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish, including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can participate in bass tournaments held April through October.
Facilities
Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts as well.Natural Features
Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in the Ohio River Valley. Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is perched right on the lake with a convenient boat ramp.Nearby Attractions
Adjacent to the shelters is the East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area, which offers 25,000 acres of public land used for hunting, fishing and hiking.The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- 5 sites for day use only
- 5 accessible sites
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: BDAM, LICK, OVER, Overlook
Site types
- 5 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Campfires allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.
5 campsites at East Lynn Lake Shelters
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | BDAM | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 100 | ♿ |
| 004 | LICK | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 100 | ♿ |
| 001 | OVER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 100 | ♿ |
| 002 | OVER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 100 | ♿ |
| Gazebo | Overlook | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 25 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
38.14500, -82.38389 · 38°8'42.0"N 82°23'2.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 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 East Lynn Lake Shelters
- Can you reserve a site at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
- Yes, East Lynn Lake Shelters is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does East Lynn Lake Shelters have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
- Yes, pets are allowed at East Lynn Lake Shelters.
- Does East Lynn Lake Shelters have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
- Campfires are not allowed at East Lynn Lake Shelters.
Camping near East Lynn Lake Shelters
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- Bluegrass Trailhead 34 mi · Facility
- Balancing Rock Trailhead 34.4 mi · Facility
- Underground Railroad: Vesuvius Furnace 34.6 mi · Facility
- Iron Ridge Campground 35 mi · Campground
- Longbow Archery Trailhead 35.1 mi · Facility
- Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area 35.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 304-849-2355
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-01.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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