Bakers Run Campground
Sutton Lake — lakeside
Location: Sutton, WV, WV
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$46 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (88 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bakers Run Campground is one of the best kept secrets in West Virginia. The campground rests among shady forests and flowing tributaries of the Elk River, which has the highest species diversity and richness of any river in the entire state. This makes the fishing excellent for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Bakers Run Campground is situated among shady forests and flowing tributaries of the Elk River, which has the highest species diversity and richness of any river in West Virginia, making it excellent for fishing bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye.
Wildlife alert: Virginia Big-eared Bat, White-tailed Deer, Cerulean Warbler, American Woodcock, Eastern Towhee, Common Grackle, and Common Box Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Bakers Run Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Campground surrounded by Elk River Wildlife Management Area for wildlife viewing
Skip Bakers Run Campground if: You need full hookups - most sites have no hookups. You plan to camp outside May through October season.
Best time to visit Bakers Run Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Gerald Freeman Campground (SUTTON, WV), Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters (SUTTON, WV), Bee Run Campground (Sutton, WV), Bulltown Camp (BURNSVILLE, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bakers Run Campground
Cell signal at Bakers Run Campground (Sutton, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bakers Run Campground is one of the best kept secrets in West Virginia. The campground rests among shady forests and flowing tributaries of the Elk River, which has the highest species diversity and richness of any river in the entire state. This makes the fishing excellent for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground surrounded by Elk River Wildlife Management Area for wildlife viewing
Campground operates seasonally May through October
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-79 (Charleston/Clarksburg) 1. Exit 61 (Gassaway) and exit 67 (Flatwoods), Turn on WV Route 4 towards Sutton, 2. Turn unto Main Street travel 0.5 miles 3. Turn Right on 2nd Street and cross the green bridge, stay to the right onto South Stonewall Street/OLD TURNPIKE Road travel 4 miles 4. Turn Left onto Centralia Road and travel 10 miles (NOTE: DO NOT TURN LEFT ONTO STONY CREEK ROAD, STAY TO THE RIGHT on Centralia Road) !!!GPS WILL TAKE YOU DOWN THE WRONG ROAD!!! 5. Continue on Centralia R
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sutton Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sutton Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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