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Burnsville Docks

2746 S Main St, Burnsville, WV 26335

About

Burnsville, West Virginia is home to Burnsville Docks, a marina with pontoon boat rentals and an on-site marina store. Visitors can arrange rental time for a day, multiple days, or an overnight stay with a two-day rental. The rental fleet accommodates groups, with boats seating 12 to 14 people depending on passenger weight. Renters born after 1986 need a boater safety course, and temporary day passes can be issued by the marina.

The marina store supports time on the water with live and artificial bait, fishing tackle, pole and tackle rentals, snacks, drinks, ice cream, prepared food, and gift items. Guests can also join the marina for lunch on the water, with food prepared in its kitchen. Pet-friendly pontoon rentals and Bulltown campground pickup and drop-off add options for trip planning. Contact Burnsville Docks to discuss pontoon rental availability.

Features

  • Pontoon boat rentals
  • Multi-day rental options
  • Campground pickup and drop-off
  • Pet-friendly rental boats

Amenities

  • Rentals
  • Fishing
  • Dining & Food
  • Cooler & Ice
  • Anchoring & Lines

Why book with us

  • Reserve a pontoon for multi-day time afloat
  • Bring pets along on rental boats
  • Enjoy lunch prepared in the marina kitchen
  • Rent fishing poles and tackle on site
  • Arrange pickup or drop-off at Bulltown campground

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, you must be at least 18 to rent a personal watercraft; for other motorboats, legal operating age depends on horsepower and supervision. Under 58 CSR 25, unsupervised operation generally begins at 15. Ages 12 through 14 may operate a motorboat up to 10 horsepower alone, but a person over 18 must be aboard for a higher powered motorboat. Personal watercraft operators ages 12 through 14 need someone 18 or older aboard.

Under West Virginia Code §20-7-12b, operators born on or after December 31, 1986, need a boating safety education certificate, subject to listed exceptions. Rental operators may set their own minimums, so confirm the age requirement when booking.

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (apps.sos.wv.gov)

Do you need a boating license in West Virginia?

Yes, for many operators. In West Virginia, anyone born on or after December 31, 1986, must carry a boating safety education certificate when operating a motorboat or personal watercraft. Operators generally must be 15; ages 12 through 14 may operate with a person over 18 aboard, or operate a motorboat of 10 horsepower or less without an adult. A renter without a card must complete the facility’s safety orientation and receives a temporary certificate valid for the rental period; personal watercraft cannot be rented to anyone under 18. Exemptions include qualifying visitors, commercial operators and eligible recent boat purchasers. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources administers the program.

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in West Virginia?

West Virginia’s best boating choices are its large mountain reservoirs and contrasting river corridors. In the Mountain Lakes region, Summersville Lake offers expansive water and more than 60 miles of shoreline, while Stonewall Jackson Lake is suited to pontooning, kayaking and paddleboarding. In Mountaineer Country near Morgantown, Cheat Lake is a reservoir used for motorboating, waterskiing and wakeboarding. For moving water, the New River and Gauley River offer everything from family oriented upper New River trips to challenging whitewater in the New River Gorge area.

Source: West Virginia Department of Tourism (wvtourism.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in West Virginia?

West Virginia’s most popular boating destinations include Summersville Lake, Sutton Lake, Cheat Lake, Tygart Lake, Bluestone Lake and Beech Fork Lake. Summersville draws boaters with broad water, long shoreline and cliff scenery; Sutton offers quiet coves and room for waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing; and Cheat Lake near Morgantown is known for motorboating, paddling and watersports.

Tygart Lake near Grafton combines boating with swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Bluestone Lake by Hinton is suited to boating, fishing, tubing, paddleboarding and swimming, while Beech Fork Lake near Huntington offers pontoon, fishing boat, canoe and kayak options.

Source: West Virginia Department of Tourism (wvtourism.com)

Location

2746 S Main St, Burnsville, WV 26335

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