Beaches in West Virginia
44 beaches
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Beech Fork Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Blackwater Falls State Park Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Bluestone River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Burnsville Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Burnsville Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Camp Creek State Park
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Cheat River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Cherry River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Chief Logan State Park Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Coal River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Coopers Rock State Forest
Sandy Beach
creek
Kid-Friendly
Cranberry River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
East Lynn Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Elk River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Elk River Beach (WV)
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Gauley River (Summersville)
Rocky Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Gauley River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Greenbrier River Beach (WV)
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Greenbrier River Trail Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Guyandotte River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Holly River State Park
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Kanawha River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Kumbrabow State Forest
Sandy Beach
pond
Kid-Friendly
Lake Stephens
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Little Beaver Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Meadow River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Mountwood Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
North Bend Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Panther State Forest Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Pinnacle Rock Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Plum Orchard Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
R.D. Bailey Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Shavers Fork River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Shenandoah River (Harpers Ferry)
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Stonecoal Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Stonewall Jackson Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Stonewall Jackson Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Summersville Lake
Rocky Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Summersville Lake (Battle Run)
Rocky Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Summersville Lake (Second Beach)
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Sutton Lake
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Sutton Lake Beach
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Tygart Lake State Park
Sandy Beach
Lake
Kid-Friendly
Tygart River Beach
Sandy Beach
River
Kid-Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions
How many beaches are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 44 documented beaches. 41 are sandy beaches.
Which beaches in West Virginia are kid-friendly?
West Virginia has 44 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.
Are there dog-friendly beaches in West Virginia?
Some beaches in West Virginia allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.
What's the best time to visit beaches in West Virginia?
Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.
Do beaches in West Virginia have lifeguards?
Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.