Army Corps of Engineers manages this lakeside campground within the Sutton Recreation Area, where sites sit near both Sutton Lake and the Elk River. The $18 nightly rate covers basic camping with campfires and pets allowed throughout the property.
Campers use this spot as a base for water activities on the lake or fishing along the river corridor. The location provides access to places to camp near Sutton Recreation Area for those exploring multiple sites in the region. Sites accommodate RVs and tents, though specific hookup details require confirmation when making reservations through the Corps of Engineers system.
Description
Overview
Bee Run Campground is a small, but beautiful little campground located in central WV. The campground is three miles off Interstate 79 (Flatwoods exit). The campground features twelve primitive campsites suitable for RV's, Travel Trailer's and tents. The campground is surrounded by the Elk River Wildlife Management that has several hiking, biking trails to explorer. Also, the Sutton Lake Marina and Ship Store is located nearby, along with a picnic area, swimming beach and boat launch ramp.
Recreation
Sutton Lake offers opportunnities for motorized boating, and water sking. Fishing is available on lake, most anglers fish for large-mouth and small-mouth bass, and crappie. Guest can swim at the swimming beach located inside the day use area. Vistors can hike the Jeremiah Carpenter trail that leads them to the Sutton Dam North Abutment with wonder views of the dam.
Facilities
Each campsite has a fire ring, lantern post and picnic table. The campground has a volunteer host, vault toilets and security lighting
Natural Features
The campsites are located at the top of the hill and does not offer a lake view, but each campsite has a wonderful view of the WV hills and wildlife. The lake is in hiking distance for the avid hiker, but there is also plenty of parking for those who want to drive in at the day use area swimming beach and marina.
Nearby Attractions
Bee Run Campground is located in central WV and is surrounded by breath taking secenic views and full of history. The historical town of Sutton, WV has cobble-stone streets and local shops to explorer. The Bulltown Historic Area and the Flatwoods Outlet Mall are nearby.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBee Run Campground is located in West Virginia near Napier
Address
Bee Run Campground
1734 Bee Run Road
Sutton, WV 26601
Coordinates
38.6680694 N
80.67745556 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Morgantown, WV
- 1 hr 13 min from Beckley, WV
- 1 hr 42 min from Parkersburg, WV
