Natural swimming hole
Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach
Lake · West Virginia
About this swimming hole
Stowers Branch Beach is the designated swimming beach on 720-acre Beech Fork Lake near Lavalette, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps states no lifeguards are provided and swimming is at your own risk. The beach is near the Beech Fork Lake marina and dam area, separate from Beech Fork State Park campground on the other side of the lake.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | May-September |
| Fees | $5.00 per vehicle or free to pass holders per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Daylight hours |
| Parking | Stowers Branch Beach parking off Stowers Branch Road, Lavalette |
| Amenities | picnic tables |
| County | Wayne County |
| Nearest town | Lavalette |
| Safety notes | No lifeguards provided; swim at your own risk per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach?
Yes — Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in West Virginia. Heads-up: No lifeguards provided; swim at your own risk per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach?
Reported fee info: $5.00 per vehicle or free to pass holders per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Beech Fork Lake - Stowers Branch Beach?
The best season is typically May-September.