EAST FORK (WV)
federal · EAST LYNN, WV
- dump station15 mi
- fuel station11 mi

USACE – East Lynn Lake · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking. Recreation East Lynn Lake stretches 12 miles up Twelvepole and offers 44 miles of shoreline. It provides many recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, canoeing and swimming. Anglers fish for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass, black crappie, red-breast sunfish, walleye, channel catfish and muskellunge. 29 species of fish have been found in the lake. Several miles of hiking trails thread through the wooded hills on the lakeshore, including the 1.5-mile East Fork Trail, which begins within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Damsite Trail, Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail. Facilities The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp, amphitheater, playground, and basketball and volleyball courts are on-site. Natural Features The lake is situated among rolling hills forested with a mix of upland hardwood trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home around East Lynn Lake, including black bears, white-tailed deer, grouse, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys and waterfowl. Nearby Attractions The East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area is nearby with 25,000 acres of public lands open to hunting, fishing and hiking.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 15 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 11 mi
fuel station
Sunoco
- 13 mi
grocery
Walmart Supercenter
- 15 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 15 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.7 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- 683 OVERLOOK TRAIL ROAD · EAST LYNN, WV 25512
- 304-849-5000 / 304-849-2355
Reservations & demand
June weekends are typically reserved about 11 days ahead.
Based on 176 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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