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Gerald Freeman Campground

Freeman Gate House

Featured amenities

General Store
River Access
Showers

About Gerald Freeman Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 152

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 17 to Nov 28

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

152 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Honey Bee
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Black Bear
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Black Bear
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: Black Bear
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: Monarch
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 099, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 100, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 101, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 102, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: Monarch
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 112, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 118, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 119, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 120, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 121, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 122, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 123, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 124, Loop: Brook Trout
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 127, Loop: Golden Delicious
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 128, Loop: Golden Delicious
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 129, Loop: Golden Delicious
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 130, Loop: Golden Delicious
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 131, Loop: Golden Delicious
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 132, Loop: Golden Delicious
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 133, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 134, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 135, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 136, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 137, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 138, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 139, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 140, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 141, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 142, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 143, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 144, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 145, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 146, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 147, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 148, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 149, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 150, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 151, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 152, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 153, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 154, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 155, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 156, Loop: Cardinal
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (262)

What Guests Are Saying

Gerald Freeman Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, cleanliness, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors who appreciate nature and peace. Many enjoy the well-maintained sites, easy access to water activities, and helpful staff. However, there are some concerns about high grass, inconsistent maintenance of facilities, lack of WiFi, and limited cell service, which some feel detracts from the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.2
262 reviews
5
53.8%
141
4
24.8%
65
3
11.8%
31
2
6.9%
18
1
2.7%
7

Donna W

Verified

August 15, 2023 Stayed at: 055, Loop: Black Bear

4

Great place. Go every year and meet our family for the week. Usually about 8-10 campers and we take up most of a section in the Campground. Be nice to have more water pressure coming from the nozzle. Beautiful place.

Dean G

August 6, 2023

4

Beautiful area, but with mountains no cell coverage in camp. We had to drive up to the High Knob Church to check phone messages or texts.

Trees could be trimmed better on the road towards the dump station that is toward west loops. Lots of pot holes on those roads to that are in need of repair.

Fun to watch the deer and fawns around the park.
Being Midwestern's the curvy roads and hills into the park can be a little overwhelming with narrow roads and having a big Class A.

scarlett s

Verified

August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 057, Loop: Black Bear

5

Loved site 57 except for all the ants. Other than that, I had a really great time! Definitely coming back!

Terri S

Verified

July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Black Bear

4

Some type of cell or WiFi coverage would be good.
A county store with friendly clerks.
More all service sites.

Brent G

Verified

July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 086, Loop: Monarch

5

Very nice well kept facility. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I was vert impressed with how quiet it was at night.

lynn w

Verified

July 15, 2023 Stayed at: 103, Loop: Monarch

5

We have always loved Gerald R. Freeman Campground. We used to go there when it was known as Kanawha Run. We take our six grandchildren with us & they always have a blast. They always meet new friends & build lasting relationships. The playgrounds are great & the campground is a safe place to take your children. Quiet time is quiet time. The campground is clean. The staff is always friendly & helpful. The shower houses could possible use a few improvements. There is just not enough space to put your personal things while showering. Maybe adding a long bench, a long shelve, & hooks along the wall by the showers would be helpful. We have been going there for over 40 years & will continue to go.

David S

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Black Bear

2

Nice Campground on a lake with boating access. Unfortunately they had no water due to a mechanical issue when we were there. Bathroom facilities were shut down and tough the pop was fixed we were advised to not hook up as the water supply was contaminated. Also be warned, your GPs will indicate you have arrived at the entrance to the day use area while the campground is six miles away across a narrow winding ridge top road with no signage to indicate where you should go.

Mike K

Verified

July 4, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Black Bear

4

Grass is never mowed so expect higher grass at your site.

Jonathan D

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 045, Loop: Black Bear

4

We stayed at site 45 which is a 50/30 amp full hookup site. Pad was mostly level as I only had to put 1 of my yellow plastic levelers on the concrete at each tire on the drivers side and it was level. The water was at this site was perfect for our kids, shallow with small pockets of deeper water to take a dip and swim, we had a few rafts and even the shallow parts you could float in. I’m thankful I had an extra 10ft of sewer hose as the sewer pipe drain is near the front of the camper/pad. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was the somewhat high grass which contained clover in turn had a lot of bees so be careful when wearing no shoes or open toed anything, they were mowing when we left on a Tuesday and if I had the guess, with the height of the grass, they mow every 2 weeks. We caught many creek chubs at the site in the 5 days we were there, walked the trails, rented kayaks and caught many a lightning bugs. This is our 2nd time here and have liked it each time! Hope this helps!

Savanna T

Verified

June 22, 2023 Stayed at: 147, Loop: Cardinal

4

Perfect spot for 3 tents and 2 large canopies, shaded and close to the playground so we could keep an eye out on our children. Cellphone service came and went with US Cellular but that's why I love Gerald Freeman, it is truly a great escape :)

Location Gerald Freeman Campground

Address:
Po Box 426
Sutton, WV, 26601-0426
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.68 / -80.5469

Elevation: 305 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • Alcohol is prohibited at Sutton Lake
  • Visiting hours are from .
  • 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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