Bee Run Campground

Star4.02
9 reviews
Bee Run Campground

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12 campsites

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Year-round

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Pets

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.02

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Based on 9 reviews

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"Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Bee Run Campground and the surrounding recreation area, consistently giving 5-star ratings. They highlight the beautiful lake and scenery, friendly and hospitable hosts, quiet atmosphere, and family‑friendly swimming and play areas, often calling it a favorite stop they return to regularly or seek out when passing through."

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About Bee Run Campground

Tucked into the heart of central West Virginia, Bee Run Campground offers an authentic backcountry escape just three miles from the convenience of I-79's Flatwoods exit. This intimate primitive campground features twelve secluded sites where RVs, travel trailers, and tent campers can immerse themselves in Appalachian wilderness while staying close to Sutton Lake's shimmering waters, sandy beaches, and winding trails.
A small, primitive campground with twelve sites that accommodate tents, travel trailers and RVs; no cabins or glamping accommodations are mentioned.
Historical SignificanceBeyond the campground's natural beauty lies a region steeped in mountain heritage. The charming town of Sutton beckons with its distinctive cobblestone streets and locally-owned shops that preserve the character of old West Virginia. History enthusiasts will find themselves drawn to the Bulltown Historic Area, where the past comes alive through preserved structures and interpretive sites. For those seeking modern conveniences between wilderness adventures, the Flatwoods Outlet Mall provides a welcome contrast to the surrounding backcountry.
ElevationPerched atop a scenic hillside, the campsites at Bee Run reward visitors with an elevated perspective of the surrounding landscape, where cool breezes and expansive views become part of the daily camping experience.
Natural Features and SceneryFrom your hilltop campsite, watch the West Virginia landscape unfold in layers of rolling hills and dense forest canopy, where wildlife moves freely through the surrounding Elk River Wildlife Management Area. Morning mist rises from the valleys below as deer browse near camp, while evening brings the chorus of woodland creatures settling in for the night. A short hike connects you to the pristine shores of Sutton Lake, where the water reflects the changing moods of Appalachian skies. This is wilderness camping with a view—primitive enough to feel remote, yet accessible enough to welcome adventurers of all experience levels.
Geological RegionCentral West Virginia (Elk River Wildlife Management Area / WV hills)
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Campsite details

Sites SizeTwelve primitive campsites suitable for RVs, travel trailers, and tents.
Sites PrivacySites are located atop a hill with views of West Virginia hills and wildlife; campsites do not offer lake views.
Total Campsites12 campsites
Recommended CampsitesSites are primitive and suitable for RVs, travel trailers and tents. Each campsite includes a fire ring, lantern post and picnic table; vault toilets and security lighting are available in the campground.

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Site layoutTwelve primitive campsites located atop a hill; each site includes a fire ring, lantern post and picnic table.

Amenities available

Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Activities center on Sutton Lake and surrounding Elk River Wildlife Management Area. Opportunities include hiking and biking on nearby trails, motorized boating and water skiing on the lake, shoreline fishing, and swimming at a day-use swimming beach.
Hiking
Several hiking trails in the Elk River Wildlife Management Area; the Jeremiah Carpenter trail leads to the Sutton Dam North Abutment. The lake is within hiking distance from the campground.
Fishing
Fishing on Sutton Lake for species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and crappie.
Swimming
Swimming is available at the swimming beach located inside the day‑use area.
Biking
Biking trails are available in the surrounding Elk River Wildlife Management Area.
Boating
Opportunities for motorized boating and water skiing; nearby Sutton Lake Marina and a boat launch ramp at the day‑use area.
Wildlife viewing
Campsites offer views of West Virginia hills and wildlife; the surrounding Wildlife Management Area provides habitat for wildlife viewing.
Beach activities
Day‑use area includes a swimming beach and picnic area adjacent to the marina.
Water Sports
Motorized boating and water skiing
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • Each campsite has a fire ring.

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Dec 11
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Moderate snow fall
Precipitation: 0.4%
Humidity: 91%
Wind: 10.3 mph
Moderate snow fall

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Proximity to water featuresSutton Lake is within hiking distance; a marina, boat launch ramp and day-use swimming beach are nearby.
HostCampground has a volunteer host.

Campground Map

Bee Run Campground
Driving directionsThree miles off Interstate 79 (Flatwoods exit).
Accessible via Interstate 79 (Flatwoods exit); campground is three miles from that exit.
Nearby places
Flatwoods (I-79 Flatwoods exit) — 3 miles
Sutton, WV — mentioned as nearby (distance not specified).
Nearby supplies
Sutton Lake Marina and Ship Store
day-use area swimming beach and marina
local shops in Sutton
Flatwoods Outlet Mall.

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.0
9 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Bee Run Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Bee Run Campground and the surrounding recreation area, consistently giving 5-star ratings. They highlight the beautiful lake and scenery, friendly and hospitable hosts, quiet atmosphere, and family‑friendly swimming and play areas, often calling it a favorite stop they return to regularly or seek out when passing through.
Review Summaries
Based on 9 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers love the hospitable, “top notch” hosts who are repeatedly described as kind and helpful, making visitors feel at home. The setting is praised as beautiful, peaceful, and well‑manicured, with...
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Common Concerns

Multiple reviews are extremely positive and do not describe problems with the campground itself. The only noted “complaint” is indirect: some visitors were unhappy when free parking was replaced by a...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

One reviewer recommends buying the $40 annual pass if you plan to visit frequently, as the day‑use parking fee is $5 per vehicle and is paid by card only at a roadside kiosk (no cash accepted)....
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Camper Quotes

"Perfect spot. Right off the main road, but still quiet. Easy sign in. Hosts are incredibly nice and hospitable people." "This is a wonderful place for families during the summer. The scenery is...
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Site-Specific Reviews

One recreation.gov reviewer for Site 12 in Loop A described it as part of a “great out of the way campground” with nearby hiking trails and “marvelous hosts.” They noted that the Corps of Engineers...
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