On The Lake
The Morgantown and Cheat Lake areas provide activities for everyone. If you want to enjoy a nice dinner in town or head into the woods to camp you can do it all. Coopers Rock & Snake Hill provide some of the most easily accessible and scenic views in the state.
Cheat Lake Activities
Boating & Water Sports
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Cheat Lake provides a great place for boating and enjoying your favorite water sports. The lake's wide and narrow sections provide the opportunity for different water conditions.
Fishing
WV DNR Report
The Cheat River & Lake have rebounded from their polluted pasts and now support a health array of fish. There are over 46 recorded species of fish in the lake. During the weekdays the lake is not very busy so it is great time to get out.
Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga
www.jojo.yoga
Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga is great way to spent a morning. You get to paddle the lake and enjoy yoga on the paddleboard.
Kayaking
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Cheat Lake provides two accessible launches if you want to kayak or canoe. There is a launch at the Cheat Lake Park and by the Ices Ferry Bridge. Best times to head out are the mornings are evenings.
Eat, Drink, Have Fun
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There are three restaurants and bars located on the lake. Each has its own unique food and venue. It's always fun to spend an evening with friends watching the sunset.
Go Exploring
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Around the lake are some swimming holes and areas to explore. With a section of the lake surrounded by state forest you can sneak off to find some of the hidden waterfalls and rock slides.
