About Sutton Lake
With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts. Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1 mi E of Sutton, off I-79.
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Sutton Lake
Sutton, Ohio · Braxton County
With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts. Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1 mi E of Sutton, off I-79.
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38.66100, -80.69535
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Weather at Sutton Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
82°/66°
💧 4%🌬 4mph
↑ 6:19 AM ↓ 8:39 PM
Mon
Overcast
89°/66°
💧 3%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:20 AM ↓ 8:38 PM
Tue
Thunderstorm + Hail
79°/68°
💧 56%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:21 AM ↓ 8:37 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
84°/62°
💧 26%🌬 11mph
↑ 6:22 AM ↓ 8:36 PM
Thu
Overcast
83°/54°
💧 9%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:22 AM ↓ 8:35 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Take I-79 to Exit 62, the Sutton/Gassaway Exit, follow signs to Sutton Dam (North on Route 4).
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Sutton Lake
Heading to Sutton Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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