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Tent Camping near Sutton Lake, WV

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    The eastern foothills surrounding Sutton Lake, West Virginia provide diverse tent camping options through the Monongahela National Forest and nearby campgrounds. Established tent sites at Chestnut Creek Campground offer wooded privacy with tent platforms, while primitive walk-in tent camping is available along the Greenbrier River Trail at designated mileposts like 63.8 and 69.6. Day Run Campground, approximately 30 miles from Sutton Lake, provides tent-friendly sites with basic amenities in a forested setting.

    Sites typically include fire rings and picnic tables, though amenities vary considerably between locations. Most tent campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with Day Run Campground open from April through November. Primitive sites along the Greenbrier River Trail feature raised tent pads with pea gravel surfaces to improve drainage during West Virginia's frequent rain showers. According to one visitor, "This is bear country, so we kept all our food items and toiletries in a bear canister during our trip." Vault toilets are available at most locations, though campers should bring their own toilet paper as maintenance can be irregular at more remote sites.

    Areas farther from major roads offer deeper seclusion for tent campers seeking a genuine backcountry experience. The Greenbrier River Trail provides excellent access points for tent camping with opportunities to view wildlife at dawn and dusk when animals come to the river. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the trail is "one of the most beautiful and often most remote" in the region, making it ideal for bikepacking and backpacking with tent gear. Most backcountry tent sites are first-come, first-served, and many are free, especially along the trail system. The abundant wildlife and songbirds create a distinctive experience for tent campers willing to venture beyond established campgrounds, with deer, rabbits, and occasional black bear sightings reported by visitors.

    Best Tent Campgrounds near Sutton Lake (11)

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      1. New Town

      Be the first to review6mi from Sutton LakeTents
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      2. Chestnut Creek Campground

      4.5(21)45mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "Small primitive, family run campground in the heart of the gorgeous new river gorge area. Owner was super nice,helpful, and welcoming."

      "No electric or water at site but bathhouse with showers. Mostly tent sites in wooded area Our visit was the first full weekend I. November and many other campgrounds were closed for the winter."

      from $10 - $11 / night

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      3. New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club

      3.9(10)45mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "This is a very well thought out campground and is a great option for climbers visiting the area. each site has a wooden tent platform (10'x10') to set up on, which is a huge plus since the ground is so"

      "Super clean bathrooms and flat platforms for tent camping. It’s a little pricey in my opinion but it’s easy to get to and close to lots of climbing."

      from $8 - $30 / night

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      4. Little River Dispersed Campsites

      5.0(6)48mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "There’s a couple fire rings up by the parking spot, but we chose to set up a little closer to the creek. It rained a lot while we were there but there were ample trees to set up tarps."

      "Some spots even have picnic tables and fire pits. Nice and quiet."

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      5. Long Point Campground

      1.0(1)31mi from Sutton LakeTents
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      6. Seven Mile Campground

      5.0(2)48mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "There is a tiny wooden vault toilet at the base of site 9, across the campground road from the well pump. Halfway up the campground roadway from the entrance is a newer, larger vault toilet."

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      7. Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite

      5.0(1)44mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite, Located between Clover Lick and Clawson, WV (south of Sharp's Tunnel) The Greenbrier River Trail is one of the most beautiful and often most"

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      8. Greenbrier River Trail MP 69.6

      5.0(1)45mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL MILEPOST 69.6 PRIMITIVE CAMPING AREA, Clover Lick, WV The Greenbrier River Trail is a converted C&O Railway that travels 80 miles from Cass Railroad Station, Stumptown,"

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      9. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite

      4.0(1)45mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite, Watoga, WV West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail**  (GRT) **stretches from its Northern Terminus at the Cass Railroad Station, Stumptown"

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      10. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite

      5.0(1)49mi from Sutton LakeTents

      "Campground Review: Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite…(Between Rorer and Renick, WV) **Bikepacking West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail is a delightfully peaceful adventure"

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    Tent Camping Reviews near Sutton Lake

    453 Reviews of 11 Sutton Lake Campgrounds

    • Kenneth K.
      Oct. 20, 2026

      Audra State Park Campground

      Beautiful camping sites along the river! This is a small State Park, but packs a punch with some beautiful trails, and direct river access from almost half of the sites. Nice camp store and heated, full bath houses with showers. Note that sites are gravel….so if tenting bring a cot and/or some extra cushioning. Wi fi is available within close range of the camp store. I was at Site #8.

    • kacee W.
      Oct. 10, 2026

      Dispersed camping at Mower Basin

      Absolutely gorgeous

      There are 25 or so established sights at Mower Basin and you're bound to find one with an incredible view of the mountains. Sight 12 took my breath away, but unfortunately as a tent camper the wind pushed us down to the lake sight just passed it. It was close to the road but still felt private. Everyone who passed our sight was very friendly. It's a gorgeous place, and from someone who's never been to Virginia, it was the perfect place to have my first experience. We will probably go back when we are heading back down south.

    • kacee W.
      Oct. 10, 2026

      Holly River State Park Campground

      It's a beautiful, clean place with incredible staff

      This review is for the primitive boondockers like myself. It's a very established campground, full amenities, restaurant, gift shop, the works. I thought we would find a primitive campground with much more privacy based on the details and reviews of the grounds. The primitive camping spots are all in view of each other down a long stretch of dirt road. They're very clean and come with trash cans at each sight, which was nice. We were the only tent campers so it was enjoyable, but I don't know if I would have had the same experience if there were a lot of campers. I think that's a very important and left out detail about this location for the people who enjoy a more private environment. I'm still very happy with my stay, and the staff is absolutely WONDERFUL. They're all so kind and went out of their way to provide us with information when we had questions they didn't know the answer to, everyone who works there is a delight. 25$ a night felt a little much to sleep in our tent, but the showers, clean bathrooms, and care put into the property made it worth it. Waterfalls nearby as well. I'd stay again.

    • iThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 28, 2026

      mountain lake campground

      Beautiful

      Huge campground. Well maintained. The lake is gorgeous, great for kayaking or paddle boarding

    • Eric M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 21, 2026

      New River Campground

      FAIRLY CERTAIN IT IS CLOSED

      The website is dead and so is the phone number. No reservations possible.

    • E
      Sep. 17, 2026

      Audra State Park Campground

      Wonderful Family Campground

      This was a gem of a state park. It's small and older (which for me is a feature, not a bug), all entirely walkable with a central bathroom, camp store and playground at the heart of the campground. We had a site on the back of the campground that was larger than most (lots of small sites) and could fit our big tent set up. It rained like the dickens for a one of the days we were there and there was a drainage river running THROUGH our site that could have turned into a problem. Luckily the rain stopped in time and our site drained quickly. Despite all that, I loved our stay. It was VERY busy when we stayed, but I liked how it felt like a family retreat, where kids were safe to hop over to the playground to play with other kids, we could take walks right to the river for swimming or (after the rain) "viewing". If you can catch a dry weekend, this campground must be utter perfection. Would probably be dicey in sustained rain, especially if you're on the river itself.

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    Tent Campers Should Check Out These Amenities

    • Chestnut Creek Campground offers well-maintained facilities, including drinking water, showers, and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay.
    • Experience a rustic camping vibe at Long Point Campground, where you can enjoy the simplicity of nature without modern distractions.
    • Enjoy the convenience of clean restrooms and trash disposal at Little River Dispersed Campsites, making it an ideal spot for families and groups.

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