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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 10:08PM EDT until July 22 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 115 AM EDT. * At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since late this afternoon. Many creeks and streams remain out of their banks and flooding adjacent roads. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Weston, Harrisville, Glenville, North Bend State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Ellenboro, Cairo, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Linn, Baldwin, Burnt House, Stouts Mills, Alum Bridge and Smithville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 81 and 96. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 32 and 36.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:38PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - 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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