Bee Run Campground
Open for camping. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period. Federal recreation passes accepted for discounted rates.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:19AM EDT until September 20 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Central Clay County in north central West Virginia... Southern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... South Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... North Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 917 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall will continue across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sutton, Gassaway, Birch River, Big Otter, Wallback, Holly River State Park, Harrison, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Frametown, Little Birch, Wilsie, Exchange, Strange Creek, Servia, Rosedale, Widen, Heaters, Cedarville and Centralia. - This includes the following highways... Route 19 between mile markers 47 and 61...and between mile markers 64 and 66...and near mile marker 68. Interstate 79 between mile markers 34 and 80. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bee Run Campground is a quiet, primitive campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Sutton Lake in central West Virginia. Located just three miles off Interstate 79 at the Flatwoods exit, the campground offers 12 non-electric sites suitable for RVs, travel trailers, and tents. Sites are pull-through style, each equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern post. A volunteer campground host provides on-site presence, and security lighting is available throughout. The campground sits atop a hill with scenic views of West Virginia's rolling hills and abundant wildlife rather than direct lake views. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, showers, or hookups. Campers must pack out all trash. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations and a 14-day stay limit per 30-day period. Sutton Lake offers motorized boating, water skiing, and fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass and crappie. The nearby Bee Run Day Use Area features a free swimming beach, boat launch, playground, and the Sutton Lake Marina with a ship store. The surrounding Elk River Wildlife Management Area provides hiking and biking trails, including the Jeremiah Carpenter Trail leading to scenic views of Sutton Dam.
Directions
From Interstate 79, take the Flatwoods exit. The campground is approximately 3 miles from the interstate on Bee Run Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SuttonLake@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 765-2816 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| WV Tourism - Bee Run Campground |
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