CRYSTAL R
January 15, 2020
Low shelter cost for all day rental compared to all others I searched. Perfect location for easy access to lake.
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About Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters
Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters overlook Sutton Lake and the Elk River in central West Virginia, 70 mi north of Charleston and 60 mi south of Clarksburg. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.
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Summary
The Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters provide a beautiful setting for events, with newly updated bathrooms enhancing the experience. However, there were issues with the reservation system, as some guests encountered confusion over shelter availability and cleanliness concerns, including debris and odor from trash bags. Overall, the location is appealing, but improvements in management and maintenance are needed for a better experience.
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CRYSTAL R
January 15, 2020
Low shelter cost for all day rental compared to all others I searched. Perfect location for easy access to lake.
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Haley S
May 10, 2021
The grass was knee high, pavilion was filthy, and the bathrooms were closed. If the sites weren’t maintained, I wish I would’ve been notified of such before planning an event with small children. Definitely not worth $80 under the circumstances.
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Haley S
May 10, 2021
The grass was knee high, pavilion was filthy, and the bathrooms were closed. If the sites weren’t maintained, I wish I would’ve been notified of such before planning an event with small children. Definitely not worth $80 under the circumstances.
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Jo Ann B
September 20, 2021
We were at picnic pavilion no. 3 beautiful view of the lake, plenty of room and and plenty of parking. If you had a handicap person with you, you could drive them right up to the pavilion. If you come be sure to bring plenty of bug repellant, Small mosquitos were terrible all day long. My suggestion to those who take care of that area need to spray often. Other than that it was a very nice place.
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Jo Ann B
September 20, 2021
We were at picnic pavilion no. 3 beautiful view of the lake, plenty of room and and plenty of parking. If you had a handicap person with you, you could drive them right up to the pavilion. If you come be sure to bring plenty of bug repellant, Small mosquitos were terrible all day long. My suggestion to those who take care of that area need to spray often. Other than that it was a very nice place.
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Debra K
October 4, 2021
The picnic shelter is great and has a beautiful view of the lake and marina. It comfortably accommodated our group of 35 and is in close proximity to a playground for children. Our only problem was that we had a few elderly and one handicapped. The bathrooms at the "beach" are not an easy walk for individuals who have any mobility issues. It is a pretty steep decline/incline getting to and from and they were the only restrooms unlocked. These individuals had to take their car to use the restroom facilities.
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Debra K
October 4, 2021
The picnic shelter is great and has a beautiful view of the lake and marina. It comfortably accommodated our group of 35 and is in close proximity to a playground for children. Our only problem was that we had a few elderly and one handicapped. The bathrooms at the "beach" are not an easy walk for individuals who have any mobility issues. It is a pretty steep decline/incline getting to and from and they were the only restrooms unlocked. These individuals had to take their car to use the restroom facilities.
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Pat M
June 25, 2023
Clean area- well marked
Mowed well
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Pat M
June 25, 2023
Clean area- well marked
Mowed well
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Location & Directions for Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters
P.O. Box 426, Sutton, WV 26601-0426 United States
Elevation: 293 ft
Getting There
Shelters 1, 2 and 3 are located at the Sutton Dam. From I-79, take Exit 62 toward Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on SR-4, approximately 2 mi into Sutton. Turn right at the stop sign, cross the Elk River, and turn left to the dam.
Shelters 4 and 5 are...
Shelters 1, 2 and 3 are located at the Sutton Dam. From I-79, take Exit 62 toward Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on SR-4, approximately 2 mi into Sutton. Turn right at the stop sign, cross the Elk River, and turn left to the dam.
Shelters 4 and 5 are located in the Bee Run Day-Use Area. From I-79, take Exit 67 toward Flatwoods. Turn right on SR-4. Go 1 mi to SR-15 and turn left. Continue a mile to Bee Run Day-Use Area and turn right.
NOTE: GPS directions are not always accurate.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via I-79, with the nearest exits at 62 and 67 leading to SR-4 and SR-15.
Near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
The closest entrance is: Canyon Rim Visitor Center
Approximate drive: 55.9 mi · over 1 hr (96 min)
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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