Mountain Lakes · Braxton County

Where to stay near Sutton Lake

Sutton Lake is a reservoir of about 1,440 acres on the Elk River at Sutton in Braxton County, immediately off Interstate 79 at the geographic center of West Virginia. The Army Corps of Engineers runs several campgrounds and boat ramps around it, including Bee Run and Gerald R. Freeman. Tailwater releases below Sutton Dam support a trout fishery on the Elk River.

Places to stay near Sutton Lake

We're still adding properties near Sutton Lake.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Sutton , Burnsville Lake and Elk River .

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Where should you stay near Sutton Lake?

Sutton Lake has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Sutton Lake is known for its campgrounds, rv parks and cabins. Until listings go live here, Sutton, Weston and Webster Springs are the closest places to stay.

Sutton Lake: what people ask

Where should I stay at Sutton Lake?
Corps of Engineers campgrounds ring the lake and Sutton and Flatwoods have hotels within 15 minutes of Interstate 79.
Is the Elk River below Sutton Dam good for trout?
Yes. Cold tailwater releases support stocked and holdover trout on the upper Elk, and the stretch is fished year round.
Where should I stay near Sutton Lake?
We're still adding properties near Sutton Lake. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Sutton, Burnsville Lake and Elk River.
What is there to do near Sutton Lake?
Sutton Lake is a good base for boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, hiking and birding.
When is the best time to visit Sutton Lake?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Sutton Lake?
Sutton, Weston and Webster Springs are all good alternatives if Sutton Lake is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Sutton Lake?
Burnsville Lake, Elk River and Summersville Lake are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.