Adjacent to Interstate 79, Stonewall Jackson Lake can be easily visited. The lake is located in Lewis County, West Virginia, an area rich in history and Appalachian tradition. These factors combined with the scenic beauty of the area provide for excellent recreational opportunities.
Stonewall Jackson Lake provides an ideal setting for your pleasure and relaxation. Boating, fishing, hunting, camping and hiking are just a few of the many recreational opportunities that are available at the project. Corps of Engineers' facilities include an administration building with a visitor information center and public restrooms, an outdoor plaza and walks for viewing the dam, fishing access to the tailwater area, hiking trail, and visitor parking areas.
The remaining lands and the lake are leased to, and managed by, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources as a public hunting and fishing area and Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park, respectively.
A major recreation area located at the Stonewall Jackson State Park provides visitors with numerous recreation opportunities. Facilities include: camping area, boat launch, 374 slip marina, multi-purpose building, picnic facilities, and health and fitness trail. Future facilities to be constructed include an 18 hole championship golf course, lodge, cabins, and additional campsites. The Vandalia area will be developed in the future to provide additional recreation opportunities. Hunting and trapping is permitted on all project lands except recreation areas and other posted areas.
The recreation lake provides boaters with a variety of opportunities including pleasure boating, canoeing, fishing, and water skiing. For the boating enthusiast, launching facilities are available at Vandalia, Georgetown, Jacksonville, and Stonewall Jackson State Park. In addition, a car-top boat launch is available at Glady Fork. These boat launches provide excellent access to the lake.
Backwater areas, which provide excellent fishing opportunities, are easily accessible either by boat or by trail. Canoeists and other paddlers can explore the many inlets and backwater areas along the lake's 82-mile shoreline. These have been designated minimum wake areas and offer visitors serenity and a place to quietly observe nature.
For daily lake and recreation information call: (304) 269-7463.
For more information contact: Resource Manager, Route 3, Box 370, Brownsville Road, Weston, WV 26452-9677. Phone (304) 269-4588
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