Gauley River National Recreation Area

The Gauley River National Recreation Area, located near Summersville, West Virginia, protects a portion of the Gauley River and a segment of the Meadow River in southern West Virginia. Little of the national recreation area is accessible via roads; one must travel via the river. At the upstream end of the park is the Summersville Dam, the only area of the park accessible by vehicle. Rapids Within the park are a number of Class V rapids. They have been given names such as: Insignificant Pillow Rock Lost Paddle Iron Ring Sweet's Falls References External links