§ 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
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 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.
§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 8 mph SW
Wed
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 7 mph W
Thu
75°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph N
Fri
78°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph SE
Sat
78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph S
Sun
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SW
Mon
82°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph SW
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