United States West-Virginia

Battle Run Public Boat Launch

The Battle Run Public Boat Launch is a concrete boat ramp located in West Virginia, United States. The ramp is approximately 40 feet wide and is suitable for launching small to medium-sized watercraft. The launch provides access to the Summersville Lake, which is an artificial reservoir on the Gauley River.

According to the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, the lake is popular for fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming. The lake permits boats with gasoline and electric motors, but jet skis and personal watercraft are not allowed. Additionally, the lake has several coves and bays where boaters can anchor and camp overnight with a valid permit.

The information provided was last verified on the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources website on August 24, 2021. Get driving directions.
BATTLE RUN PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH

STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
Little Kanawha River At Palestine
USGS 03155000
1,540 cfs
Birch River At Herold
USGS 03196500
11 cfs
W.F. River At Butcherville
USGS 03058500
102 cfs
Buckhannon River At Alton
USGS 03052120
93 cfs
L Kanawha River Nr Wildcat
USGS 03151400
99 cfs
W.Fork Little Kanawha River At Rocksdale
USGS 03154000
70 cfs
West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston
USGS 03058000
57 cfs

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