Morgantown Beaches

There are a lot of great reasons to head out to a a beach near you. Hanging out in the sun, swimming in the water, and creating memories with your friends and family to name a few.

It is simple to locate a swimming beach in Morgantown that are fairly close to you with the assistance of our list of beaches. The following is a list to help you search for a beach near you. Enter the beach name, a city, or a zip code to filter beaches.

Beaches Near Morgantown

Beaches may be periodically closed because of water quality problems as a result of unexpected events such as E. Coli outbreaks, excessive rainwater, or algal blooms. Check the beach’s website before going to the beach for water quality concerns.

Weather at beaches in Morgantown is often rather unpredictible, so it is important to plan your outing accordingly.

Morgantown, WV Beach Guidelines

While each beach in Morgantown may have different rules on how to use the beach, prepare to follow the following guidelines for any beach in Morgantown that you go to.

  • Never disobey a request from the lifeguard on duty. If the lifeguard tell you to stop doing something, then you have to do it.
  • Just about all Morgantown beaches have curfews with the exception for certain holidays.
  • Pick up after yourself.
  • Building a fire could be against the law on the majority of public Morgantown beaches.
  • Glass bottles can easily shatter, so don’t bring bottles made of glass to beaches.
  • Do not consume alcohol at the beach.

Morgantown Beach Travel Tips

  1. Remember the towels. Remember to pack quite a few clean towels prior to leaving for the beach. This is even more critical if you are bringing little kids to the beach or if you’re planning on getting in the water.
  2. Prepare for cold weather. Even if you are anticipating warm weather in Morgantown, it is important to understand that the temperature in Morgantown can change without warning. It is especially important if you’re wanting to go in the water, so pack enough warm items like sweatshirts, blankets, sweatpants, and shoes.
  3. Watch out for bugs. If you wish to visit the beach early in the day or the evening, you will find mosquitos, biting flies, beach hoppers and other nuisance insects could cause a problem.
  4. Know if there are bathrooms. Restroom information are likely the last thing on your mind when you plan your beach trip. However nobody wishes to be stuck in a situation where you must go to the bathroom immediately but you can’t find one open. If you’re unable to find bathroom information on the beach’s website, then you can plan on the fact that a public bathroom or facility isn’t available. Make sure you use the restroom prior to leaving for the beach.
  5. Grab some shade. If you know that locating a shady spot may be difficult, or if you know that there may not be many shady areas at the beach, bring your own! Use a beach umbrella, shaded beach tent, or some sort of equipment that blocks sunlight. It’s best to use something that has good air ventilation.
  6. Avoid Littering. Do not contribute to the problem of garbage on beaches. If you take items to the beach, you must clean up collect your something. Make sure to throw away your litter in a designated waste or recycling receptacles.
  7. Get there early. Beaches in Morgantown can be busy, especially during weekends in the summer. Try to arrive at the beach before the crowds arrive if you can.