Campsite AtlasSutton Lake Picnic Shelters
Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters overlook Sutton Lake and the Elk River in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston and 60 miles south of Clarksburg. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking. Sutton Lake's five recreation areas offer many recreation opportunities for visitors. Three campground have sites available for reservation or on a first come, first serve basis. Boat may be launched in all of the lakeside recreation areas. Below Sutton Dam, there is a small boat ramp accessing the Elk River. All three Day Use Areas have fishing platforms. Kids love the playgrounds.
Campsites
| group shelter electric | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Shelters 1, 2, 3 and 4 are $80 per day. All shelters are First Come First Serve unless otherwise reserved.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Shelters 1, 2 and 3 are located at the Sutton Dam. From I-79, take Exit 62 toward Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on SR-4, approximately 2 miles into Sutton. Turn right at the stop sign, cross the Elk River, and turn left to the dam. Shelters 4 and 5 are located in the Bee Run Day-Use Area. From I-79, take Exit 67 toward Flatwoods. Turn right on SR-4.
Campgrounds nearby
0.8 miles away
Reservable0.8 miles away
5.9 miles away
Reservable6.8 miles away
Reservable11.2 miles away
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.