Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters
The picnic shelters are available for reservation via Recreation.gov or on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a day-use facility only; overnight camping is not permitted at the shelters. Nearby campgrounds offer overnight options.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:51PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected to move through the area overnight into Monday morning. Locations that received heavy rain earlier in the day will be at greatest risk for additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters are day-use facilities managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located approximately 70 miles north of Charleston and 60 miles south of Clarksburg in central West Virginia. The five shelters are split between two locations: the Downstream Area (Shelters 1, 2, and 3) overlooks the Elk River below Sutton Dam, while the Bee Run Day Use Area (Shelters 4 and 5) offers views of Sutton Lake itself. Each shelter accommodates groups with six to eight picnic tables and a large charcoal grill, with water and electric hookups available at Shelters 1-4. The Downstream Area features a playground, fishing pier, small boat access, horseshoe pits, and cornhole. The Bee Run Area includes a large beach, playground, and proximity to Sutton Lake Marina. Both areas have flush toilets. These are day-use facilities, not campgrounds. Overnight camping is available at nearby Gerald Freeman, Bakers Run, and Bee Run Campgrounds. Alcohol is prohibited at Sutton Lake. Shelter 1 and Shelter 4 are ADA accessible, though Shelter 4 does not have direct ADA access to restroom facilities.
Directions
Shelters 1, 2, and 3 are at Sutton Dam. From I-79, take Exit 62 toward Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on SR-4 approximately 2 miles into Sutton. Turn right at the stop sign, cross the Elk River, and turn left to the dam. Shelters 4 and 5 are at Bee Run Day Use Area. From I-79, take Exit 67 toward Flatwoods. Turn right on SR-4, go 1 mile to SR-15 and turn left. Continue a mile to Bee Run Day Use Area and turn right. GPS directions may not be accurate.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
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 |
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