Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters

Overview

Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters overlook Sutton Lake and the Elk River in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston and 60 miles south of Clarksburg. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Fee

From $80 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

304-765-2816

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Buffalo Creek TrailHike · 18.7 mi long · 16.2 mi from camp

  Novel "rail-bike" rides opened in 2024 (fee). OpenStreetMap

  Show on map

Scenic sights

• Fisher KnobPeak · 1,742 ft · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Coon KnobPeak · 1,778 ft · 6.1 mi from campShow on map
• Falls Mill OverlookViewpoint · 10.7 mi from campShow on map
• Burnsville WaterfallWaterfall · 13.3 mi from campShow on map
• Tecumseh FallsWaterfall · 18.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Narcissus CaveClimbing · 29.9 mi from campShow on map
• D.C. Memorial BoulderClimbing · 30.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.