Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The National Park Service offers primitive camping at Gauley Tailwaters, located just below Summersville Dam. From Route 19 at Mt. Nebo, take Route 129 west across the dam, then turn left at the river access sign.
Bear right through the parking lot to the campsites. There are 18 drive-in sites for tents and RVs. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
1,473 ft
Directions
The National Park Service offers primitive camping at Gauley Tailwaters, located just below Summersville Dam. From Route 19 at Mt. Nebo, take Route 129 west across the dam, then turn left at the river access sign. Bear right through the parking lot to the campsites. There are 18 drive-in sites for tents and RVs.
Weather Notes
Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
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§ 06 — SIGNAL
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§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Gauley Tailwaters Campground
The National Park Service offers primitive camping at Gauley Tailwaters, located just below Summersville Dam. From Route 19 at Mt. Nebo, take Route 129 west across the dam, then turn left at the river access sign. Bear right through the parking lot to the campsites. There are 18 drive-in sites for tents and RVs.
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
80°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph S
Wed
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph SW
Thu
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph SW
Fri
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph SW
Sat
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph NW
Sun
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SW
Mon
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
1 to 6 mph S