Us Army Corps of Engineers, West Virginia.
Named for Thomas Jonathan ?Stonewall? Jackson, a famous general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, who was born on January 21, 1824, in nearby Clarksburg, West Virginia. A major recreation area is located at the Stonewall Jackson State Park which provides visitors with numerous opportunities including a 374 slip marina, picnic facilities and a 18 hole championship golf course, lodge, cabins and additional campsites. Backwater areas provide excellent fishing opportunities. Canoeists and other paddlers can explore the many inlets and backwater areas along the lake?s 82-mile shoreline.
The Stonewall Resort and State Park recreation areas may be reached via I-79 at Exit 91(Roanoke). The Dam and Tail Waters may be reached via I-79 at Exit 96(second Weston exit).