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Gerald Freeman Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SUTTON · West Virginia · Sutton Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Sutton Lake |
| Location | SUTTON · West Virginia · Sutton Lake · 38.68000, -80.54694 · Map |
| Sites | 152 public sites counted from the federal listing — 107 standard electric; 45 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 111 of 152 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 40 of 152 sites Sewer hookups at 34 of 152 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 34 of 152 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 156 sites · 30 ft: 155 sites · 35 ft: 148 sites · 40 ft: 131 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 5:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 156 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 6 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 304-765-7756 OR 304-765-2816 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Sutton West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBakers Run Campground
5 mi straight-line · Sutton West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBee Run Campground
7 mi straight-line · Sutton West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBee Run Campground
7 mi straight-line · Sutton West VirginiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSutton Lake Picnic Shelters
7 mi straight-line · SUTTON West Virginia
Trip Card — Gerald Freeman Campground
SUTTON · West Virginia · Sutton Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | SUTTON · West Virginia · Sutton Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 111 · full hookups at 34 |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 152 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233678 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.