18,225 acres
Steep hills, ridges and benches dominate the area, which is bounded by
Elk River and Sutton Lake. Mature hardwood forests cover portions of the
area. Corps of Engineers campgrounds at Bakers Run, south side of the
lake, and at Gerald R. Freeman area on the north side provide camping
facilities, while marina facilities are located at Bee Run, the north side
of the lake and at the camping areas. Managed by WVDNR. Owned by U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and WVDNR.
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Directions:
Exit 67 of I-79 at the Flatwoods interchange and travel south on state
Routes 4 and 19. Go approximately two miles to secondary Route 15 and
proceed east following DNR signs to the Holly River section.
Access also from state Route 19/40 by turning east onto state Route 17,
go 3.7 miles southeast of Sutton and follow DNR signs to the Elk River
section.
For more information visit the
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
web site.
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