Lake Activities

Activities at Flat Top Lake abound!

Flat Top Lake, like other lakes in West Virginia, is an artificial lake, formed by damming Glade Creek on Flat Top Mountain in southern Raleigh County. It was first developed in the early 1950s as a fishing reservoir. In the early days, the fishermen camped, but better roads including the nearby West Virginia Turnpike put the lake in commuting distance of Beckley. Originally there were mostly summer homes at Flat Top, but eventually the community became home to year-round residents when permanent housing was built and the Flat Top Lake Association was formed. The association owns 2,200 acres of land adjacent to the 230-acre lake. In addition to fishing, other water sports are popular. 

Flat Top Lake is a gated lake community located in southern Raleigh County near Ghent WV.  Flat Top Lake has approximately 278 single family home sites.  The lake offers boating, skiing, jet skiing, fishing, tennis, hiking, four wheeling, and family relaxation at the maintained beach area.  Close to winter sports at WinterPlace and not far from Snowshoe WV, Flat Top Lake offers year round fun. 

Flat Top Lake is situated in southern Raleigh County and is sometimes referred to the southern-most gateway to the New River tourist area. 

Click the links below to learn more about each activity.

BOATING RULES & REGULATIONS

FISHING INFORMATION & REGULATIONS

BEACH

PAVILION

TENNIS, PICKLE BALL, & BASKETBALL COURTS

HIKING & OFF ROAD TRAILS

BOW HUNTING RULES & REGULATIONS

LADIES OF THE LAKE

OUTDOORSMEN CLUB

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT
CAMP CREEK STATE PARK
WHITEWATER RAFTING
NEW RIVER GORGE BRIDGE
....and more