Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234236
When East Lynn Lake Shelters reopens
East Lynn Lake Shelters's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
62
62 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 92 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 78 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
15.2% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 78 of 92 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online15.2%
Open reservation dates78 / 92
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 86
Weekday openings48
Weekend openings30
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 48 fall on weekdays and 30 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 40 of 40 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 4 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 004 | 21 |
| 001 | 19 |
| 002 | 19 |
| 003 | 19 |
The 4 shelters with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
78 available reservation dates across 4 shelters at East Lynn Lake Shelters, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 4 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | 21 | 21 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +9 more |
| 001 | 19 | 13 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 002 | 19 | 13 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 003 | 19 | 13 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
About East Lynn Lake Shelters
Overview
*Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that some portions of the playground will be unfinished.
East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-filled day of picnicking. Choose from four lakeside shelters along the northern tip of East Lynn Lake, a 1,005-acre lake just 35 miles south of Huntington, WV.
East Lynn Lake is a man-made reservoir part of an Ohio River Basin Flood management program. Today, it's a beloved outdoor recreation area for water sports and hiking.
Recreation
The reservoir is sizeable enough that there are both wake-permitted and no wake zones. Visitors interested in water skiing can have their fun, while fisherman populate the calmer portions of the lake. More interested in the latter? East Lynn Lake boasts 29 species of native West Virginian fish, including musky, crappie, and bass. Outdoorsmen with a competitive edge can participate in bass tournaments held April through October.
Facilities
Great for large groups and families. Each shelter seats up to 100 people, with nearby playgrounds and grassy fields. Shelter 1 and 2 have basketball courts as well.
Natural Features
Shelters are situated on various terrains along the 12-mile long reservoir in the Ohio River Valley. Shelter 1 and 2 boast scenic overlooks at the top of the dam. Shelter 3 is nestled along a quiet creek-front, and shelter 4 is perched right on the lake with a convenient boat ramp.
Nearby Attractions
Adjacent to the shelters is the East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area, which offers 25,000 acres of public land used for hunting, fishing and hiking.
5 monitored sheltersDay use4 shadedMax party 100
Getting there
East Lynn is 19 miles south of Wayne on ST RT 37.
683 Overlook Trail Road, East Lynn, WV 25512304-849-2355
BikingBoatingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingKayakingPicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport Site
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234236 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234236 · East Lynn Lake Shelters · East Lynn WV6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
Reservations for East Lynn Lake Shelters are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 78 of 92 tracked reservation dates are open (84.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 62 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
Campsite Sniper detected 62 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
October 2026, with 40 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 40.
When is the next open date at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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