Burnsville Lake Shelters

Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake: shelters 1 to 4 near the dam, shelters 5 and 6 upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River. The shelters are equipped with drinking water and a large charcoal grill; shelters 3 and 5 have electricity. All are close to playgrounds and flush toilets, and groups with young children may prefer shelters 2, 3, 4 and 5, as they are nearest to playground facilities. The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking. Biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular. The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau creates a lush backdrop of steep hills. Bulltown Historical Village, nearest to shelters 5 and 6, offers a taste of life during the Civil War era.