About Gerald Freeman Campground
Number of accommodations: 150
Campground Amenities
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General Store
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Potable Water
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Lake Access
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River Access
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Showers
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Marina
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (261)
What Guests Are Saying
Gerald Freeman Campground is a beautiful and peaceful destination, well-loved for its family-friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and scenic surroundings, including easy access to water for fishing and kayaking. Many campers appreciate the relaxed environment and friendly staff, making it a favorite spot for repeat visitors. However, there are some concerns about the maintenance of the grass and bathhouses, as well as the need for better Wi-Fi and more full hook-up sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Gerald Freeman Campground is a beautiful and peaceful destination, well-loved for its family-friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and scenic surroundings, including easy access to water for fishing and kayaking. Many campers appreciate the relaxed environment and friendly staff, making it a favorite spot for repeat visitors. However, there are some concerns about the maintenance of the grass and bathhouses, as well as the need for better Wi-Fi and more full hook-up sites.
Review Summary
Richard H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Black Bear
HAD A GREAT TTIME !!
Jessica S
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: Cardinal
Gerald Freeman is our favorite place to camp! The bath houses are cleaned daily! The camp host are friendly. My kids love that they can ride around on their bikes, play in the river, play on the playground, and volleyball! There is no cell service with I love however, the kids miss it. But, I'm definitely not complaining!!!
Katelyn V
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: Cardinal
There were several things that we really liked about GFC! The sites were generally spacious, the rain we got drained pretty well so it wasn’t incredibly muddy and we were able to park our boat right at our site. We had ice cream from the snack shack and it was tasty! They seemed to have plenty of handy camping supplies.
A few things that were “meh”.. we had another camper offer us their firewood when they left, they said “make sure you get it quick because if someone from the store sees it first they’ll take it and resell it”.. now, that just seems wrong to me.. (this was confirmed with other campers who visited there often)..
I attempted to wash a load of towels from our boat and though the washer was fine, the dryer didn’t work well at all, it heated but didn’t dry the towels even after multiple cycles.
the bath houses were cleaned (with water hoses and buckets of bleach) daily but consistently had standing water in the floors throughout but especially the showers. They didn’t drain well..
We will likely return, but I wouldn’t say its a new favorite of ours.
Douglas H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Black Bear
There is a serious electrical problem on black bear loop. After a heavy rain I was shocked coming out of the camper three times. We had to move our camp site. The neighbors beside us had their camper cord end melted. Another person had his surge protector melted.
James R
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Black Bear
Awesome hospitality and great facilities. Sites in Black Bear Loop were great!
Jessie V
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Black Bear
it rained hard the night and morning befor we checked in so the water was muddy.
but the nice creek was clear and the kids played in it.
also we went a few miles down the road to the lake area and swam - the kids enjoyed it.
it was well taked care of.
thank you care takers !!
JESSIE
Richard G
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: Cardinal
Nice campground around the lake.
Watch out for goose poop! It's everywhere.
Quiet. Friendly, helpful staff at the office.
shelby g
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: Monarch
The campground was amazing! Check-in was a breeze and allowed us to check in early since our site was vacant (we drove from 5 hours away so this was nice we didn’t have to wait for hours) we tent camped at a primitive site (site 101 on the water) and it was clean with a nice picnic table and fire pit. Employees/volunteers were super helpful when we asked question. We stayed the weekend and the bathrooms I believe were cleaned daily (super clean nonetheless!) the lake/creek was awesome to kayak on and was great for fishing (although I didn’t catch anything others did!) overall the place is awesome and definitely going to go back next year!
David L
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: Golden Delicious
Beautiful and clean! Loved it here
Wanda S
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Black Bear
I did not even camp this week I tried multiple times to cancel my reservation and the web site would not let me then I called and after 1 hr and 10min. Finally talked to a person who said they couldn’t do anything to help. First time I have ever had this issue. And I even was a volunteer camp host last year. NOT HAPPY AT ALL.
Location Gerald Freeman Campground
Address:
Po Box 426
Sutton, WV, 26601-0426
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.68 / -80.5469
Elevation: 305 feet
Policies & Rules
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Alcohol is prohibited at Sutton Lake |
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There is a $5 charge for visitors (per vehicle). Visiting hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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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. |
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• 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. |
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• 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. |
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• You may only be registered as the primary occupant at one campsite upon check-in. |
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• All trash and debris must be completely removed from the campsite upon departure. |
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• 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. |
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• Please contact the Sutton Lake office about questions on power driven mobility aids. |
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• The primary occupant is responsible for the adherence to camping rules and regulations by all other occupants, guests, and visitors on the campsite. |