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Families and anglers who want lake access without a resort price tag. Sites 71-77 put you closest to the water with solid shade, and the boat ramp means you can launch your kayak or bass boat without hassle. $28/night with electric hookups available.
Cell service is spotty to nonexistent, and there's no Wi-Fi, pool, or camp store. If your kids need structured amenities or you're uneasy driving narrow West Virginia backroads to get in, this setup will frustrate you. Also note: ignore GPS, follow the brown signs through Sutton.
Context for the broader area surrounding Bakers Run Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts. Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1 mi E of Sutton, off I-79.
Take I-79 to Exit 62, the Sutton/Gassaway Exit, follow signs to Sutton Dam (North on Route 4).
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Best season: summer. Summer offers warm, long days and the best access to Sutton Lake's water recreation — expect daytime highs in the mid-70s to upper-80s°F (24–32°C) with warm water ideal for swimming and paddling. Boating, fishing, kayaking, and lakeside camping are at their peak, and amenities like boat ramps and day-use areas are fully active. Expect higher weekend crowds and busier campgrounds, so reserve sites early for July–August weekends. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: January, February
Mild spring temps and paddling/fishing opportunities make spring a good season.
There are eight full hook-up campsites, 26 electric campsites, and 44 primitive campsites.
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