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
61
61 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 · Apr 11 – May 3, 2027 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 92 tracked reservation dates (Apr 11 – May 3, 2027): 92 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 92 of 92 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 11 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open reservation dates92 / 92
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 92
Weekday openings52
Weekend openings40
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 52 fall on weekdays and 40 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 80 of 80 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 4 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 001 | 23 |
| 002 | 23 |
| 003 | 23 |
| 004 | 23 |
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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 11, 2027. That is about 160 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 11, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 11, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 23 | 23 dates | Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 more |
| 002 | 23 | 23 dates | Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 more |
| 003 | 23 | 23 dates | Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 more |
| 004 | 23 | 23 dates | Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 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
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234236 · facility + sites
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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: 92 of 92 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 61 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 61 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?
April 2027, with 80 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 80.
When is the next open date at East Lynn Lake Shelters?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for East Lynn Lake Shelters begins Apr 11, 2027 — about 160 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 11, 2027.
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