There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including
excellent hunting. At the Burnsville Lake Dam and the Riffle Run
Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, you can take advantage of camping at one of
sixty sites (non-reservable, electric & non-electric), take a picnic or plan a
family reunion at one of the four reservable shelters. Boat rentals and
storage are available at the marina. Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown
Historical Village to get a taste of pioneer life during the Civil War Era.

There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including excellent hunting. At the Burnsville Lake Dam and the Riffle Run Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, you can take advantage of camping at one of sixty sites (non-reservable, electric & non-electric), take a picnic or plan a family reunion at one of the four reservable shelters. Boat rentals and storage are available at the marina. Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of pioneer life during the Civil War Era.

## Overview

Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic
significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on
the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot
occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic
event take place twice a year.

## Recreation

Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of
life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating,
wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.

## Facilities

Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of
life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating,
wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.

## Natural Features

The campground is near the headwaters of Burnsville Lake on the Little Kanawha
River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny
Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau.

## Nearby Attractions

A trip to the Bulltown Historic Area Visitor Center is highly recommended. The
Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east. For camping convenience,
two general stores are located within three miles of the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic event take place twice a year. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. Other activities include hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and picnicking.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is near the headwaters of Burnsville Lake on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
A trip to the Bulltown Historic Area Visitor Center is highly recommended. The Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area is due east. For camping convenience, two general stores are located within three miles of the campground.

*Please note there is a $5.00 fee for visitors to the campground.

Boat Mooring at Bulltown Campground

BULLTOWN CAMP

Bulltown Campground in the fall

Bulltown Campground loops C,D,E, and F that are located right along the beautiful Burnsville Lake.

Bulltown Campground

Playground located within Bulltown Campground between C and D loops.

Bulltown Campground Playground

Bulltown Camp

## Overview

Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on
Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends
of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream
near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.

## Recreation

The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking.
Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.

## Facilities

The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking.
Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.

## Natural Features

The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting
between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau create a lush backdrop
of steep hills.

## Nearby Attractions

Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of
life during the Civil War era. The village and visitor center is nearest to
shelters 5 and 6.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking. Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The primary pastime at the picnic shelters, naturally, is picnicking. Activities like biking, hiking and fishing are also quite popular.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The reservoir was built in 1978 for flood control. Its beautiful setting between the Allegheny Mountains and Allegheny Plateau create a lush backdrop of steep hills.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of life during the Civil War era. The village and visitor center is nearest to shelters 5 and 6.

Shelter 5

Burnsville Lake Shelters

## Overview

Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area
near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive
sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising
any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility.

## Recreation

Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles
of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina
also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone
in the family.

## Facilities

Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles
of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina
also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone
in the family.

## Natural Features

The campground is located at Burnsville Lake that is on the Little Kanawha
River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny
Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. The geographic features of this
area make the trail system and recreation areas one of a kind with
breathtaking views in a family-friendly environment.

## Nearby Attractions

Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals
as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little
Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville City Park, and the Burnsville Veterans
Memorial. In the town of Burnsville there are two convenience stores and a
Dollar General as well as the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Riffle Run Campground is in the heart of scenic Central West Virginia area near the Little Kanawha River and boasts 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. This campground offers wooded and serene campsites without compromising any of the modern amenities such as a shower house and laundry facility. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone in the family.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Relax in the peaceful and quiet campground, take a hike on the over 100 miles of trails, visit the numerous playgrounds, or take a bike ride. The marina also offers boat/jet ski rentals and food specials that will please everyone in the family.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is located at Burnsville Lake that is on the Little Kanawha River. The hilly, forested region lies at the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just west of the Allegheny Plateau. The geographic features of this area make the trail system and recreation areas one of a kind with breathtaking views in a family-friendly environment.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Near Riffle Run Campground is the marina that offers boat and jet ski rentals as well as seaonal tours, the Riffle Run Left Fork Day Use Area, the Little Kanawha River Trail system, Burnsville City Park, and the Burnsville Veterans Memorial. In the town of Burnsville there are two convenience stores and a Dollar General as well as the Kreamy Korner Ice Cream Shop.</p>

Riffle Run Campground Entrance Station in the spring

Riffle Run Campground Entrance Station

Playground located in the middle of Riffle Run Campground

Playground located in the upper end of Riffle Run Campground

Riffle Run Campground

Basketball Court located in the upper end of Riffle Run Campground

Rifle Run Campground restroom and laundry facility.

Riffle Run Campground Restroom

Bird's eye view of the park

Burnsville Lake

Named for Thomas Jonathan ?Stonewall? Jackson, a famous general in the
Confederate Army during the Civil War, who was born on January 21, 1824, in
nearby Clarksburg, West Virginia. A major recreation area is located at the
Stonewall Jackson State Park which provides visitors with numerous
opportunities including a 374 slip marina, picnic facilities and a 18 hole
championship golf course, lodge, cabins and additional campsites. Backwater
areas provide excellent fishing opportunities. Canoeists and other paddlers
can explore the many inlets and backwater areas along the lake?s 82-mile
shoreline.

Named for Thomas Jonathan ?Stonewall? Jackson, a famous general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, who was born on January 21, 1824, in nearby Clarksburg, West Virginia. A major recreation area is located at the Stonewall Jackson State Park which provides visitors with numerous opportunities including a 374 slip marina, picnic facilities and a 18 hole championship golf course, lodge, cabins and additional campsites. Backwater areas provide excellent fishing opportunities.  Canoeists and other paddlers can explore the many inlets and backwater areas along the lake?s 82-mile shoreline.

Stonewall Jackson Lake

With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts.
Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1
mi E of Sutton, off I-79.

With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts. Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1 mi E of Sutton, off I-79.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

View from Upper Restroom

entrance roadway

Playground

Entrance

Entrance Station 2022

Baker's Sunset 2022

Bakers Run Campground

## 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

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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Bee Run Campground

Great view

Full campground

Everyone loves caping

## Overview

Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central
West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston. The area provides a wide variety
of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.

## Recreation

Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. The Elk
River below Sutton Dam is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and
trout are stocked in the Downstream area. Fire roads and hunting trails in the
surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton
Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area. A variety of
campground activities are scheduled throughout the summer for children of all
ages.

## Facilities

Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. The Elk
River below Sutton Dam is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and
trout are stocked in the Downstream area. Fire roads and hunting trails in the
surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton
Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area. A variety of
campground activities are scheduled throughout the summer for children of all
ages.

## Natural Features

Sutton Lake covers 1440 acres as it winds 14 miles up the Elk River. Many
quiet coves can be found along its 40 miles of shoreline. The lake is
surrounded by rolling hills wooded with mixed stands of oak, hickory, poplar
and cherry trees. Wildlife, including deer, turkeys, squirrels, ruffed grouse,
Canada geese and other waterfowl, is abundant in the area.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (304) 765-2267.

## Nearby Attractions

The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres of public
hunting lands. The terrain is diverse and divided into the Elk River and Holly
River sections. The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills,
ridges and benches, while the Holly River section is on the north side of the
lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands.  
  
Additional camping facilities are available on a first come, first served
basis at Bakers Run Campground and Bee Run Primitive Campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston. 

The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. The Elk River below Sutton Dam is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and trout are stocked in the Downstream area. 
 
Fire roads and hunting trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area. 
 
A variety of campground activities are scheduled throughout the summer for children of all ages.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. The Elk River below Sutton Dam is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and trout are stocked in the Downstream area. 
 
Fire roads and hunting trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area. 
 
A variety of campground activities are scheduled throughout the summer for children of all ages.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Sutton Lake covers 1440 acres as it winds 14 miles up the Elk River. Many quiet coves can be found along its 40 miles of shoreline. 
 
The lake is surrounded by rolling hills wooded with mixed stands of oak, hickory, poplar and cherry trees. 
 
Wildlife, including deer, turkeys, squirrels, ruffed grouse, Canada geese and other waterfowl, is abundant in the area.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (304) 765-2267.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres of public hunting lands. The terrain is diverse and divided into the Elk River and Holly River sections. The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills, ridges and benches, while the Holly River section is on the north side of the lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands. <br/>
<br/>
Additional camping facilities are available on a first come, first served basis at Bakers Run Campground and Bee Run Primitive Campground.

Middle Gerald R. Freeman Campground

G. R. Freeman Campground

Freeman Gate House

Middle Freeman Boat Launch and Parking Lot

Boat Parking

GERALD R. FREEMAN CAMPGROUND

G. R. Freeman Campground has a private concessionaire with Boat rentals and more.

The Snack Shak Marina

Summer Sun!

GRF CAMPGROUND

entrance station

New Guardrail installed on the bridge on 09/18/2020

Middle Freeman Bridge

Lower Freeman

View from middle playground looking down upon middle freeman campsites.

Middle Freeman

Gerald Freeman Campground

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

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. Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the
lake. Below the dam, the Elk River is well-known for its muskie and walleye
fishing, and trout are stocked in the Tailwaters. Fire roads and hunting
trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities
around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area.

## Facilities

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. Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the
lake. Below the dam, the Elk River is well-known for its muskie and walleye
fishing, and trout are stocked in the Tailwaters. Fire roads and hunting
trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities
around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area.

## Natural Features

Sutton Dam is an impressive 210' tall and 1178' wide concrete dam, backing up
Sutton Lake, which covers 1440 acres as it winds 14 miles up the Elk River.
Many quiet coves can be found along its 40 miles of shoreline. The lake is
surrounded by rolling hills wooded with mixed stands of oak, hickory, poplar
and cherry trees. Wildlife, including deer, bears, turkeys, squirrels, ruffed
grouse, Canada geese and other waterfowl are abundant in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

Sutton Lake Marina is nearby in the Bee Run Area. It is a private concession
with a snack bar, boat and slip rentals and more. Camping is available at
Gerald Freeman, Bakers Run and Bee Run Campgrounds.  
  
The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres of public
hunting lands. The terrain is diverse and divided into the Elk River and Holly
River sections. The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills,
ridges and benches, where the Holly River section is on the north side of the
lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 

Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. Below the dam, the Elk River is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and trout are stocked in the Tailwaters. 
 
Fire roads and hunting trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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. 

Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. Below the dam, the Elk River is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and trout are stocked in the Tailwaters. 
 
Fire roads and hunting trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Sutton Dam is an impressive 210' tall and 1178' wide concrete dam, backing up Sutton Lake, which covers 1440 acres as it winds 14 miles up the Elk River. Many quiet coves can be found along its 40 miles of shoreline. The lake is surrounded by rolling hills wooded with mixed stands of oak, hickory, poplar and cherry trees. 
 Wildlife, including deer, bears, turkeys, squirrels, ruffed grouse, Canada geese and other waterfowl are abundant in the area.  

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Sutton Lake Marina is nearby in the Bee Run Area. It is a private concession with a snack bar, boat and slip rentals and more. Camping is available at Gerald Freeman, Bakers Run and Bee Run Campgrounds.<br/>
<br/>
The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres of public hunting lands. The terrain is diverse and divided into the Elk River and Holly River sections. The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills, ridges and benches, where the Holly River section is on the north side of the lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands.

Shelters 1, 2, 3 and 4 are $80 per day. All shelters are First Come First
Serve unless otherwise reserved.

Burnsville Lake

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Campgrounds

Bulltown Camp

Burnsville Lake Shelters

Riffle Run Campground

Nearby Parks

Stonewall Jackson Lake

Sutton Lake