Visit Lake Stephens This Summer For A Fun Beach Adventure

Does the heat of summer make you want to hunker down in front of your house fan with your window shades drawn? Maybe that’s just because you haven’t found the right summer destination yet, one with plenty of options for cool, fun, beautiful adventure to get you out and soaking up some sun. Stephens Lake in Raleigh County is just the spot to explore when the long, hot days of the summer season threaten to drive you just a little bit stir crazy. There’s something fun here for everyone.

Hello! Welcome to Lake Stephens (or Stephens Lake) in Beckley, one of West Virginia's most underrated summer destinations. (Is it because it's one of the few places in the state where you can find sharks?)

What makes Lake Stephens such a good choice for summer fun? Well, there's the sandy beach that stretches along the lake shore, popular with swimmers and sunbathers, plus the miles of additional shoreline popular with fisherman.

There's the inflatable waterpark that hangs out just off shore.

There's the deluxe playground splashpad for children 14 years old and under.

And added to all this, Lake Stephens also boasts a campground, cabins, hiking trails, a marina, boat rentals, and more. What else would you expect from a 272-acre lake located in a 2,300-acre county park?

And just when you think it can't get better than all that, there's one thing more: the sunsets. After a long day of summer fun here at Lake Stephens, don't forget to stick around on a comfortable bench as the quiet evening falls and the sky catches fire.

To learn more, visit the Lake Stephens website or Facebook page. Tickets for the waterpark are $10 per person. Tickets for the splashpad are $5 per person. Campsites start at $22 per night for tents and $32 per night for RVs. Cabins start at $75 per night. Boats and kayaks can be rented for $10 per hour. Need something fun to do on a rainy summer day? Try one of the many museums, including an underground coal mine, at this nearby Beckley City Park.

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