Bakers Run Campground
Sutton Lake
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.
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
Need to Know
Bakers Run Campground is one of the best kept secrets in West Virginia. It 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.
• No person(s) may camp at one or more campsites for more than 14 days in a 30 day consecutive period at “Sutton Lake”. This includes the reservation holder (primary occupant) and all other overnight occupants.
• Any person utilizing a Federal Pass for a discount on camping fees must present the discount pass upon request, be registered on the campsite, and occupy the site overnight for the entire duration of the reservation to receive the full discount.
• You may only be registered as the primary occupant at one campsite upon check-in.
• All trash and debris must be completely removed from the campsite upon departure.
• All motorized recreational vehicles, including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility terrain vehicles (UTV), mopeds, scooters, golf carts, hoverboards, etc., that are not licensed for use on all roadways are prohibited in the campgrounds.
• Please contact the campground or lake office for questions on power driven mobility aids.
• The primary occupant is responsible for the adherence to camping rules and regulations by all other occupants, guests, and visitors on the campsite.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
Bakers Run Campground Po Box 426 Sutton WV 26601
Physical
Bakers Run Campground 441 Bakers Run Road Sutton WV 26601
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 304-765-5631
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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
Available Campsites
- Site 11, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 8, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 77, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 2, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 4, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 72, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 76, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 73, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 75, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 71, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 7, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop BRCG, Type Standard Electric
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