Open
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from late May through mid to late October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some sites first-come, first-served. Maximum 14-day stay per 30-day period.
About
Bakers Run Campground is one of the best-kept secrets in West Virginia, nestled in the Elk River Wildlife Management Area at Sutton Lake. The Elk River boasts the highest species diversity of any river in the state, offering excellent fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye. Wildlife abounds: turkeys gobble and whitetail deer roam the surrounding forests.
The campground features 77 sites: eight with full water and electric hookups, 26 with electric only (30-50 amp), and 44 primitive sites. About a quarter of the sites sit directly on the waterfront. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and blacktop pad accommodating vehicles up to 50 feet. Heated shower houses with flush toilets, dump stations, and potable water fountains serve campers.
Recreation options include a playground, horseshoe pits, bean bag toss, volleyball, basketball court, and boat launch. The historical town of Sutton and the Monongahela National Forest are within driving distance. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, with some sites available first-come, first-served.
Directions
From I-79: Exit 61 (Gassaway) or Exit 67 (Flatwoods), turn on WV Route 4 toward Sutton. Turn onto Main Street, travel 0.5 miles, then turn right on 2nd Street and cross the green bridge. Stay right onto South Stonewall Street/Old Turnpike Road for 4 miles. Turn left onto Centralia Road and travel 10 miles. Do not turn left onto Stony Creek Road; stay right on Centralia Road. Cross the railroad tracks; campground is on the left. Note: GPS may route incorrectly via Stony Creek Road.
