Closed
— Closed for the season. Opens May 1 and operates through September 30. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
About
Bakers Run Campground is one of West Virginia's hidden gems, nestled deep in the mountains along the tributaries of the Elk River at Sutton Lake. The campground is surrounded by the Elk River Wildlife Management Area, providing exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing including turkeys and whitetail deer. The Elk River has the highest species diversity and richness of any river in West Virginia, making it an excellent destination for fishing bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye.
The campground offers 77 sites with a variety of camping options: 8 full hookup sites with water and electric, 26 electric-only sites, and 44 primitive sites. Each site includes a table, fire ring, and blacktop pad. About a quarter of the sites are waterfront. The facility features shower houses with hot showers and flush toilets, a dump station, playground with swings, horseshoe pits, bean bag toss, volleyball area, basketball court, and a boat launch for lake access.
Located within driving range of Monongahela National Forest, Bakers Run provides access to the historic town of Sutton and the Flatwood Outlet Mall for supplies. Sutton Lake includes other recreational areas such as Gerald R. Freeman Campground and Bee Run Recreation Area, offering additional camping, swimming, and boating opportunities. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis during its season.
Directions
From I-79 (Charleston/Clarksburg): Exit 61 (Gassaway) or exit 67 (Flatwoods), turn on WV Route 4 towards Sutton, turn onto Main Street travel 0.5 miles, turn right on 2nd Street and cross the green bridge, stay right onto South Stonewall Street/Old Turnpike Road travel 4 miles, turn left onto Centralia Road and travel 10 miles (do not turn left onto Stony Creek Road, stay right on Centralia Road). Continue on Centralia Road, cross railroad tracks, and Bakers Run Campground will be on your left. Note: GPS may direct you down the wrong road. From US-19 (Beckley/Summersville): Turn onto Old Turnpike Road 19/40 and travel 9 miles, turn left onto Centralia Road and travel 10 miles following same directions as above.
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