Cheat Lake, WV

Cheat Lake is a Monongalia County community surrounding the Cheat Lake reservoir, east of Morgantown. The lake is the central fact of the place, giving the area waterfront homes, marinas, recreation, and a more scenic feel than many suburban edges. Cheat Lake is close to West Virginia University, Morgantown jobs, and I-68, so it functions both as a residential suburb and a lake community. It feels outdoorsy and prosperous by regional standards, with daily life organized around hills, water, and access to Morgantown.