Bakers Run Campground
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. Bakers Run is surrounded by the Elk River Wildlife Management Area, campers will hear turkeys gobble and see whitetail deer along with other wildlife as a part of their experience. Choose from 77 sites. There are eight full hook-up campsites, 26 electric campsites, and 44 primitive campsites.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 43 |
| Standard with electric | 32 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
75 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 5 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 9 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | No | 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 | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Credit/Debit Card Only |
Along with the lake, recreation opportunities include a playground with swings, horseshoe pits, bean bag toss, volleyball area, and basketball court. There is a shower house and restroom inside the campground
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Sutton, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.6148° N, 80.5671° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Freeman Campground, located about three miles North on the Holly River has 158 sites, many of which may be reserved on recreation.gov.
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 ↗ | 3.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Adventure Center ↗ | 34 mi |
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Bakers Run Sutton Lake
Public land it sits in
Monongahela National Forest begins about 7.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.5 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
- Mollohan MillBuilding · Replete · 7 mi
- William Edgar Haymond HouseBuilding · Sutton · 8.4 mi
- Old Sutton High SchoolBuilding · Sutton · 8.4 mi
Natural features
Along with the lake, recreation opportunities include a playground with swings, horseshoe pits, bean bag toss, volleyball area, and basketball court. There is a shower house and restroom inside the campground. Fishermen are likely to be found casting lines from lawn chairs strewn off of the Tunnel Road fishing access. Bakers Run is surrounded by a wildlife management area, making it likely for campers to hear turkeys gobble and see whitetail deer along with other wildlife as a part of their experience.
Recreation
Sutton Lake has three other developed recreational areas, including the Sutton Dam and Downstream that includes tail water fishing access, picnic shelters, a playground, trail access, and a pollinator garden. Gerald R. The Bee Run Recreation Area offers a primitive campground, boat launch, marina, swimming beach, picnic shelters, and a playground.
Nearby
Bakers Run Campground is nestled deep in the West Virginia mountains, and within driving range to the Monongahela National Forest. The Elk River is a majestic river, flowing past Bakers Run Campground where kayaking, fishing and other water ativities. The historical town of Sutton has plenty of history on the Cobblestone streets, where the "Weston and Gualey Bridge Turnpike" passes through the town of Sutton. The Weston and Gualey Bridge Turnpike was a major highway back during the American Civil War timeframe that connected Weston, WV to Gualey Bridge, WV. Flatwood Outlet Mall is a nearby attraction in the area, where you can find groceries, supplies and take out and dine-in food.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bakers Run Campground?
Sites at Bakers Run Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bakers Run Campground?
Credit/Debit Card Only
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bakers Run Campground?
Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 05:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bakers Run Campground have?
77 sites, including 43 standard sites without power and 32 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bakers Run Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Bakers Run Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Bakers Run Campground?
There is a shower house and restroom inside the campground
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bakers Run Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bakers Run Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bakers 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
What is there to do at Bakers Run Campground?
Sutton Lake has three other developed recreational areas, including the Sutton Dam and Downstream that includes tail water fishing access, picnic shelters, a playground, trail access, and a pollinator garden. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bakers Run Campground?
Sutton, West Virginia. Bakers Run Campground is nestled deep in the West Virginia mountains, and within driving range to the Monongahela National Forest.
Source: Getting there
What if Bakers Run Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bakers Run Campground (1.5 mi, first-come), Gerald Freeman Campground (4.6 mi), and Bee Run Campground (7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby