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Bertha Campground offers a secondary boat launch for smaller vessels, canoes, and kayaks on Bluestone Lake, West Virginia's third-largest lake. This access point is part of the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area and serves as a convenient alternative to the main launch at the Pit Area off Route 20. The campground features 55 lakeside campsites, making it an ideal base for multi-day paddling trips on the 2,040-acre lake.
This launch is best suited for kayakers, canoeists, and small jon boats rather than large motorized craft. The area provides access to scenic paddling on the New River impoundment, surrounded by thick forests and the rugged Appalachian landscape. Additional amenities nearby include docks, piers, and a marina. Anglers appreciate the lake's fishing opportunities, and the surrounding Bluestone National Scenic River gorge offers striking scenery for exploration.
The Bertha location is part of a larger recreation area with over 330 primitive campsites and picnic areas throughout the management area. Plan ahead for camping during peak seasons, and note that this is a secondary launch—the main facilities, including additional boat ramps and a swimming pool, are located at the Pit Area off Route 20.