Can you reserve a site at Gerald Freeman Campground?

Yes, Gerald Freeman Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Gerald Freeman Campground have?

156 sites in total, of which 152 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Gerald Freeman Campground?

75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Gerald Freeman Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gerald Freeman Campground.

Gerald Freeman Campground

Campground · West Virginia · 152 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Sutton Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

152
Bookable sites: 75 ft
Max rig length: up to 12
People per site: 6
Accessible sites: 993 ft
Elevation

Freeman Gate House — Photo: USACE-SUTTON LAKE-BA · Recreation.gov

Overview

Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.

Recreation

Anglers find plentiful bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish in the lake. The Elk River below Sutton Dam is well-known for its muskie and walleye fishing, and trout are stocked in the Downstream area. Fire roads and hunting trails in the surrounding lands provide great hiking and biking opportunities around Sutton Lake and at the nearby Elk River Wildlife Management Area. A variety of campground activities are scheduled throughout the summer for children of all ages.

Facilities

This large campground offers 156 campsites. 113 sites have electric hookups and 37 sites have full hookups. Boat ramps and a marina with a snack bar are located on-site. Younger visitors love the campground's playgrounds and basketball courts. Other facilities include hot showers, flush toilets, water fountains, and two trailer water / dump stations.

Natural Features

Sutton Lake covers 1440 acres as it winds 14 miles up the Elk River. Many quiet coves can be found along its 40 miles of shoreline. The lake is surrounded by rolling hills wooded with mixed stands of oak, hickory, poplar and cherry trees. Wildlife, including deer, turkeys, squirrels, ruffed grouse, Canada geese and other waterfowl, is abundant in the area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (304) 765-2267.

Nearby Attractions

The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres of public hunting lands. The terrain is diverse and divided into the Elk River and Holly River sections. The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills, ridges and benches, while the Holly River section is on the north side of the lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands.

Additional camping facilities are available on a first come, first served basis at Bakers Run Campground and Bee Run Primitive Campground.

The facts

152 bookable sites
156 sites in total, including non-bookable
6 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 75 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: Black Bear, Brook Trout, Cardinal, Golden Delicious, Honey Bee, Monarch

Site types

107 Standard Electric
45 Standard Nonelectric
4 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: campfires allowed, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

156 campsites at Gerald Freeman Campground

Check-in 6:00 PM · Check-out 5:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
028	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
029	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	43 ft	8	🐾
030	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
031	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	37 ft	8	🐾
032	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	39 ft	8	🐾
033	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	34 ft	8	🐾
034	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	49 ft	8	🐾
035	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	37 ft	8	🐾
036	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	47 ft	8	🐾
037	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
038	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
039	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
040	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
041	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
042	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
043	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	43 ft	8	🐾
044	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	41 ft	8	🐾
045	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
046	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
047	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	56 ft	8	🐾
048	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	47 ft	8	🐾
049	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	63 ft	8	🐾
050	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
051	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
052	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
053	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
054	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
055	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	55 ft	8	🐾
056	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
057	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
058	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	44 ft	8	♿ 🐾
059	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
060	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	53 ft	8	🐾
061	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
062	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
063	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	61 ft	8	🐾
064	Black Bear	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	64 ft	8	🐾
111	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	59 ft	8	🐾
112	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	35 ft	8	🐾
113	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
114	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
115	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
116	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	12	🐾
117	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	48 ft	8	🐾
118	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
119	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
120	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
121	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
122	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
123	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
124	Brook Trout	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
133	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	48 ft	8	🐾
134	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
135	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
136	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
137	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	51 ft	8	🐾
138	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	52 ft	8	🐾
139	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
140	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
141	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
142	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
143	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
144	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
145	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
146	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
147	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	54 ft	8	🐾
148	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	54 ft	8	🐾
149	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	49 ft	8	🐾
150	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	69 ft	8	🐾
151	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
152	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	69 ft	8	🐾
153	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	53 ft	8	🐾
154	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	69 ft	8	🐾
155	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	56 ft	8	🐾
156	Cardinal	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	67 ft	8	🐾
125	Golden Delicious	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	75 ft	8	🐾
126	Golden Delicious	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
127	Golden Delicious	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	37 ft	8	🐾
128	Golden Delicious	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	44 ft	8	🐾
129	Golden Delicious	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	56 ft	8	🐾
130	Golden Delicious	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	54 ft	8	🐾
131	Golden Delicious	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
132	Golden Delicious	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	8	♿ 🐾
001	Honey Bee	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	49 ft	8	🐾
002	Honey Bee	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
003	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
004	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	52 ft	8	🐾
005	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	41 ft	8	🐾
006	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
007	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
008	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
009	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
010	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
011	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	58 ft	8	🐾
012	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
013	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
014	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	67 ft	8	🐾
015	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	34 ft	8	🐾
016	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	49 ft	8	🐾
017	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	44 ft	8	🐾
018	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
019	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	48 ft	8	🐾
020	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
021	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
022	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
023	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
024	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
025	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
026	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
027	Honey Bee	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	58 ft	8	🐾
065	Monarch	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
066	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
067	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	54 ft	8	🐾
068	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
069	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	48 ft	8	🐾
070	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
071	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	52 ft	8	🐾
072	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
073	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
074	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
075	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
076	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
077	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	41 ft	8	🐾
078	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
079	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	48 ft	8	🐾
080	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
081	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
082	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	54 ft	8	🐾
083	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
084	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	49 ft	8	🐾
085	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	41 ft	8	🐾
086	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
087	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
088	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
089	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	38 ft	8	🐾
090	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
091	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
092	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	44 ft	8	🐾
093	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
094	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
095	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	46 ft	8	🐾
096	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
097	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
098	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
099	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
100	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
101	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
102	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
103	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
104	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	48 ft	8	🐾
105	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
106	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
107	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	47 ft	8	🐾
108	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
109	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	37 ft	8	🐾
110	Monarch	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From I-79, take exit 67. Turn right on WV-4 and go 1 mile. Turn left on WV-15 and travel 12 miles to the campground. Campground will be on your right. NOTE: GPS directions are not always accurate. Call for additional information.

38.68000, -80.54694 · 38°40'48.0"N 80°32'49.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	46	55	68	76	84	87	86	81	70	57	47
Low °F	23	25	31	40	50	59	64	63	56	44	33	28
Precip in	3.8	3.5	4.5	4.2	5.4	5.3	6.1	4.6	3.7	3.6	3.5	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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entrance station — Photo: Brandy · Recreation.gov

Middle Gerald R. Freeman Campground — Photo: USACE-Sutton Lake-BA · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Gerald Freeman Campground

Can you reserve a site at Gerald Freeman Campground?: Yes, Gerald Freeman Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Gerald Freeman Campground have?: 156 sites in total, of which 152 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Gerald Freeman Campground?: 75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Gerald Freeman Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Gerald Freeman Campground.
Does Gerald Freeman Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.

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Williams River Sites 28.5 mi · Facility
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