Bee Run Campground
Campground · West Virginia · 13 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Sutton Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 13
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,333 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bee Run Campground is a small, but beautiful little campground located in central WV. The campground is three miles off Interstate 79 (Flatwoods exit). The campground features twelve primitive campsites suitable for RV's, Travel Trailer's and tents. The campground is surrounded by the Elk River Wildlife Management that has several hiking, biking trails to explorer. Also, the Sutton Lake Marina and Ship Store is located nearby, along with a picnic area, swimming beach and boat launch ramp.
Recreation
Sutton Lake offers opportunnities for motorized boating, and water sking. Fishing is available on lake, most anglers fish for large-mouth and small-mouth bass, and crappie. Guest can swim at the swimming beach located inside the day use area. Vistors can hike the Jeremiah Carpenter trail that leads them to the Sutton Dam North Abutment with wonder views of the dam.
Facilities
Each campsite has a fire ring, lantern post and picnic table. The campground has a volunteer host, vault toilets and security lighting
Natural Features
The campsites are located at the top of the hill and does not offer a lake view, but each campsite has a wonderful view of the WV hills and wildlife. The lake is in hiking distance for the avid hiker, but there is also plenty of parking for those who want to drive in at the day use area swimming beach and marina.
Nearby Attractions
Bee Run Campground is located in central WV and is surrounded by breath taking secenic views and full of history. The historical town of Sutton, WV has cobble-stone streets and local shops to explorer. The Bulltown Historic Area and the Flatwoods Outlet Mall are nearby.
The facts
- 13 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: A
Site types
- 13 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
13 campsites at Bee Run Campground
Check-in 06:00 PM · Check-out 05:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-12 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 1 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 10 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 11 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 12 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 2 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 3 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 4 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 5 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 6 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 7 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 8 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1-12 9 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.66807, -80.67746 · 38°40'5.0"N 80°40'38.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 47 |
| Low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 33 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bee Run Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Bee Run Campground?
- Yes, Bee Run Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bee Run Campground have?
- 13 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Bee Run Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bee Run Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Bee Run Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Bee Run Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bee Run Campground
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- Gerald Freeman Campground 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bulltown Camp 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Burnsville Lake Shelters 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riffle Run Campground 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bishop Knob Campground 25 mi · Campground
- Cranberry Campground 26.9 mi · Campground
- Big Rock Campground 27 mi · Campground
- Cranberry River Sites 27.2 mi · Campground
- Summit Lake Campground 31.6 mi · Campground
- Williams River Sites 32.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 304-765-2816
- Email SuttonLake@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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