I have driven past signs for Sutton Bluff Rec. Area dozens of times speeding past on Highway 21, but had not visited until recently. Located in Reynolds County about five miles or so from Centerville, it is quite a drive over hilly and windy roads to this creation of the Black River as it bends its way across this hill. This is a view on top of the bluff following a quick mile or two hike that is on an OZT spur. Unfortunately, this is about as scenic a view you’ll find from here as the blacktop-covered recreation area covers the majority of this valley. The rec. area is nice and clean, one of the nicest camp sites of this type I have seen. I spoke briefly with one of the camp hosts and he was very helpful with some information and maps. If this type of place is your scene, then it looks to be top notch. It seems to me the best time to visit here would be in full autumn colors and the best compositions will likely be from the riverbanks below shooting up at the tree covered bluffs.
“Sutton Bluff Recreation Area″
A Thousand Acres of Silphiums 