The deepest lake in West Virginia is also our largest and most famous: Summersville Lake. It’s at least 327 feet deep and covers over 2,700 acres of surface area, with more than 60 miles of shoreline. Known for its excellent water quality and rimmed with stunning sandstone cliffs, Summersville Lake easily earned its reputation as the “Little Bahamas of the East Coast.” And, wonder of all wonders, this is West Virginia version of the Bahamas is deep enough for scuba diving.

As you might imagine of such a lake as Summersville, recreational opportunities abound.
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Hiking, boating, swimming, camping, stand up paddleboarding, waterskiing, dinner cruises, and the like - all these and more are options here at this premier West Virginia lake that's basically just one big adventure waiting to happen.
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Plus, it's the best place, in West Virginia at least, for scuba diving!
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Not only is there a boat wreck or two at the bottom of Summersville Lake to explore, but there's also an entire underwater town - the lost city of Gad, West Virginia that was flooded when Summersville Lake was formed.
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If you want to explore the depths of Summersville Lake this summer, the best place to start is at Sarge's Dive Shop. Perched right on the water, Sarge's has been equipping, training, and supporting scuba divers here at Summersville Lake for decades. 
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The shop offers a full line of scuba certifications, trainings, products, and equipment.
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And it's not just scuba diving that Sarge's specializes in, either. Other adventures they offer include swimming, snorkeling, and lake tour charters.
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To learn more about scuba diving at Summersville Lake in West Virginia, head over to Sarge’s Dive Shop on the web. Sarge’s is also on Facebook. Is a West Virginia scuba diving adventure on your adventure bucket list? It should be! And another adventure that should be on your Summersville bucket list is a climb up West Virginia’s only lighthouse.

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