83°
Mostly Sunny
11%
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Mineral County, WV · Lake
Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach
Howell Run Rd, Elk Garden, WV 26717
A 4,500-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the North Branch Potomac straddling WV and MD. Shaw Beach is the designated sandy swim area, reached via the Lakeside Trail from the Howell Run Picnic Area. Sunny grass lounge area, panoramic lake views, and some of the best eagle-watching in the region.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for fishing.
83°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and midnight, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
86 /100
ideal
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
88 Fish
80 Photo
Best for fishing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
3 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
11%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
6:01 PM
2.7 ft · in 3.3h
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
8:47 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:34 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 12:39 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:01 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
54
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
93%
19
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
39
90°
Mostly Sunny
12%
76
94°
Sunny
4%
76
95°
Mostly Sunny
12%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot at Howell Run Picnic Area.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Howell Run Rd, Elk Garden, WV 26717
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach?
Entry to Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach?
Amenities at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach include beach, picnic shelters, trails, restrooms, fishing, boating, water skiing.
When is the water warmest at Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach?
Inland lakes peak in July and August at 75-80°F and hold warmth longer than tidal beaches. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.
Where is Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach located?
Jennings Randolph Lake — Shaw Beach is in Mineral County, WV, at Howell Run Rd, Elk Garden, WV 26717.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS