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Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area

Bakers Run Campground is located near Sutton, West Virginia, within the Elk River Wildlife Management Area. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills, providing a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include Sutton Lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing and boating, and the scenic trails of the Elk River Wildlife Management Area.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Sutton Lake

Overview

Bakers Run Campground is one of the best kept secrets in West Virginia. The campground rests among shady forests and flowing tributaries of the Elk River, which has the highest species diversity and richness of any river in the entire state. This makes the fishing excellent for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye. Bakers Run is surrounded by the Elk River Wildlife Management Area, campers will hear turkeys gobble and see whitetail deer along with other wildlife as a part of their experience. Choose from 77 sites. There are eight full hook-up campsites, 26 electric campsites, and 44 primitive campsites.__

Recreation

Sutton Lake has three other developed recreational areas, including the Sutton Dam and Downstream that includes tail water fishing access, picnic shelters, a playground, trail access, and a pollinator garden. Gerald R. Freeman Campground, located about three miles North on the Holly River has 158 sites, many of which may be reserved on recreation.gov. The Bee Run Recreation Area offers a primitive campground, boat launch, marina, swimming beach, picnic shelters, and a playground.____

Facilities

Sutton Lake has three other developed recreational areas, including the Sutton Dam and Downstream that includes tail water fishing access, picnic shelters, a playground, trail access, and a pollinator garden. Gerald R. Freeman Campground, located about three miles North on the Holly River has 158 sites, many of which may be reserved on recreation.gov. The Bee Run Recreation Area offers a primitive campground, boat launch, marina, swimming beach, picnic shelters, and a playground.____

Natural Features

Along with the lake, recreation opportunities include a playground with swings, horseshoe pits, bean bag toss, volleyball area, and basketball court. There is a shower house and restroom inside the campground. Fishermen are likely to be found casting lines from lawn chairs strewn off of the Tunnel Road fishing access. Bakers Run is surrounded by a wildlife management area, making it likely for campers to hear turkeys gobble and see whitetail deer along with other wildlife as a part of their experience.__

Nearby Attractions

Bakers Run Campground is nestled deep in the West Virginia mountains, and within driving range to the Monongahela National Forest. The Elk River is a majestic river, flowing past Bakers Run Campground where kayaking, fishingand other water ativities. The historical town of Sutton has plenty of history on the Cobblestone streets, where the "Weston and Gualey Bridge Turnpike" passes through the town of Sutton. The Weston and Gualey Bridge Turnpike was a major highway back during the American Civil War timeframe that connected Weston, WV to Gualey Bridge, WV. Flatwood Outlet Mall is a nearby attraction in the area, where you can find groceries, supplies and take out and dine-in food.

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Location

Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area is located in West Virginia

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Directions

From I-79 (Charleston/Clarksburg) 1. Exit 61 (Gassaway) and exit 67 (Flatwoods), Turn on WV Route 4 towards Sutton,__ 2. Turn unto Main Street travel 0.5 miles 3. Turn Right on 2nd Street and cross the green bridge, stay to the right onto South Stonewall Street/OLD TURNPIKE Road travel 4 miles 4. Turn Left onto Centralia Road and travel 10 miles (NOTE: DO NOT TURN LEFT ONTO STONY CREEK ROAD, STAY TO THE RIGHT on Centralia Road) !!!GPS WILL TAKE YOU DOWN THE WRONG ROAD!!! 5. Continue on Centralia Road and you will cross over a set of rail road tracks and then Bakers Run Campground will be on your left______ From US-19 (Beckley/Summersville) 1. Turn onto OLD TURNPIKE ROAD 19/40 and travel 9 miles 2. Turn Left onto Centralia Road and travel 10 miles (NOTE: DO NOT TURN LEFT ONTO STONY CREEK ROAD, STAY TO THE RIGHT on Centralia Road) !!!GPS WILL TAKE YOU DOWN THE WRONG ROAD!!! 3. Continue on Centralia Road and you will cross over a set of rail road tracks and then Bakers Run Campground will be on your left

Address

Bakers Run Campground 441 Bakers Run Road
Sutton, WV 26601

Coordinates

38.614778 N
80.567129 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed May. 1, 2024

A True Campground Get Away

Great campground hosts!!!!! 

Bakers Run is a great place to camp for families and people who can let go and stay off the grid for a few days. There little to no cell service available and having a boat to enjoy the lake is a must. Camping here for many years due to the location and ease of access for boaters. Getting to the campground can be nerve racking for those who do not like love the back roads of WV. Bakers Run is a great place to get away from it all. Bakers Run is well of the beaten path nestled along the shoreline of Sutton Lake, with that being said Bakers Run is a public Crops of Engineers small and uncommercialized campground. You will not find the following Wi-Fi, swimming pools, snack bars, game rooms, boat rentals, hiking or biking trails. There are two small stores off of campground property offering firewood, snacks, bait, ice, camping supplies and limited grocery items. To fully enjoy Sutton Lake a boat is a must.  https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10122583?tab=ratings

Site42
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2019

Wonderful place

There are full hookups tent sites and Electric sites. There is 2 shower houses. There is a playground and a boat dock. This campground does not take reservations first come first serve. Bakers run is a family friendly campground pets were allowed last time I was there, just remember you have to clean up after your pet. I gave 4 stars because of the road to get to the campground otherwise it would be 5 stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area?

    Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area?

    There are 77 campsites at Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts