Gerald Freeman Campground

Photo · USACE-SUTTON LAKE-BA

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

156Sites

75 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

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The sites · 156

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Black Bear	028	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	029	standard electric	43 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	030	standard electric	38 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	031	standard electric	37 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	032	standard electric	39 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	033	standard electric	34 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	034	standard electric	49 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	035	standard electric	37 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	036	standard electric	47 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	037	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50	yes
Black Bear	038	standard electric	35 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	039	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	040	standard electric	44 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	041	standard electric	42 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	042	standard electric	38 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	043	standard electric	43 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	044	standard electric	41 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	045	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	046	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	047	standard electric	56 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	048	standard electric	47 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	049	standard electric	63 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	050	standard electric	60 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	051	standard electric	60 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	052	standard electric	55 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	053	standard electric	60 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	054	standard electric	55 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	055	standard electric	55 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	056	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	057	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	058	standard electric	44 ft	20/30/50	yes
Black Bear	059	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	060	standard electric	53 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	061	standard electric	60 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	062	standard electric	60 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	063	standard electric	61 ft	20/30/50
Black Bear	064	standard electric	64 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	111	standard electric	59 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	112	standard electric	35 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	113	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	114	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	115	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	116	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	117	standard electric	48 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	118	standard electric	30 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	119	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	120	standard electric	35 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	121	standard electric	35 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	122	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	123	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50
Brook Trout	124	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50	yes
Cardinal	133	standard electric	48 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	134	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	135	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	136	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	137	standard electric	51 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	138	standard electric	52 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	139	standard electric	60 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	140	standard electric	30 ft	20/30/50
Cardinal	141	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50

SHOWING 60 OF 156 SITES

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in WV-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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