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Gerald Freeman Campground

Sutton Lake, West Virginia

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As of October 2026, Gerald Freeman Campground is a campground in West Virginia with 152 campsites. Gerald Freeman Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Gerald Freeman Campground is located at 38.6800° N, 80.5469° W.

people allowed on 151 of 152 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 12

Gerald Freeman Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 2 (10 sites)Oct 3 (10 sites)Oct 4 (17 sites)

10 sites open on Oct 2 at Gerald Freeman Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 17:44 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights
Maximum per transaction: 1 reservations per transaction
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Gerald Freeman Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Gerald Freeman Campground

Standard 152
Accessible 6
Hookups 152

What an RV fits

25–29 ft1 site
30–34 ft8 sites
35–39 ft18 sites
40–44 ft38 sites
45–49 ft30 sites
50–54 ft30 sites
55–59 ft13 sites
60–64 ft11 sites
65–69 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Gerald Freeman Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

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

About Gerald Freeman Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Gerald Freeman Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Gerald Freeman Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Alcohol is prohibited at Sutton Lake

There is a $5 charge for visitors (per vehicle). Visiting hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

•No person(s) may camp at one or more campsites for more than 14 days in a 30 day consecutive period at “Sutton Lake”. This includes the reservation holder (primary occupant) and all other overnight occupants.

•Any person utilizing a Federal Pass for a discount on camping fees must present the discount pass upon request, be registered on the campsite, and occupy the site overnight for the entire duration of the reservation to receive the full discount.

•You may only be registered as the primary occupant at one campsite upon check-in.

•All trash and debris must be completely removed from the campsite upon departure.

•All motorized recreational vehicles, including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility terrain vehicles (UTV), mopeds, scooters, golf carts, hoverboards, etc., that are not licensed for use on all roadways are prohibited in the campgrounds.

•Please contact the Sutton Lake office about questions on power driven mobility aids.

•The primary occupant is responsible for the adherence to camping rules and regulations by all other occupants, guests, and visitors on the campsite.

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Gerald Freeman Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Gerald Freeman Campground?

Gerald Freeman Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 152 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Gerald Freeman Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Gerald Freeman Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Gerald Freeman Campground have?

Gerald Freeman Campground has 152 campsites.

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