Bee Run Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
Site guide
13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-12 | Pull-through | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 1-12 1 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 2 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 3 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 4 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 5 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 6 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 7 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 8 | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 1-12 9 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 05:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Each campsite has a fire ring, lantern post and picnic table. The campground has a volunteer host, vault toilets and security lighting
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Nearest town | Sutton, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.6681° N, 80.6775° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedArrowhead Trails Rx
48 mi from the campground · 195 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Adventure Center ↗ | 40.9 mi |
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Explore
Video
Sutton Lake, Bee Run Campground, West Virginia
Public land it sits in
Monongahela National Forest begins about 13.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 13.9 miMonongahela National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,703,725 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Old Sutton High SchoolBuilding · Sutton · 1.6 mi
- William Edgar Haymond HouseBuilding · Sutton · 1.7 mi
- Gassaway DepotBuilding · Gassaway · 5.3 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bee Run Campground?
Sites at Bee Run Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bee Run Campground?
Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 05:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bee Run Campground have?
13 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Bee Run Campground?
Bee Run Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bee Run Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bee Run Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bee Run Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Bee Run Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Bee Run Campground?
Sutton Lake offers opportunnities for motorized boating, and water sking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bee Run Campground?
Sutton, West Virginia. Bee Run Campground is located in central WV and is surrounded by breath taking secenic views and full of history.
Source: Getting there
What if Bee Run Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bakers Run Campground (6 mi, first-come), Gerald Freeman Campground (7.1 mi), and Bulltown Camp (10.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby