About Gerald Freeman Campground
Number of accommodations: 150
Campground Amenities
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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
Frank B
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Black Bear
Had a good time, grass was mowed bath houses were clean camp ground host was nice
Art and Debbie M
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Black Bear
Very nice. I wish that I had Internet connection/phone service for various reasons but mostly medical.
Allen T
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Black Bear
I love camping at Gerald R.Freeman. It’s a great place to camp with your family. A great playground for children to play on, and a nice place for kayaking. The site that I stayed on which was site 40 was nice the only trouble that I had was my neighbors fire pit was too close to my camper where my slide outs where, and it cause my fire alarm to go off a couple times. But other than that, it was a fantastic trip.
Carl Gabriel R
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Black Bear
I love the camp ground facilities and workers at the guard house. For years prior,, the entire camp ground would be open and all site available early and latter during off season Memorial Day - Labor Day. Know only a selected number are open and there’s no more 1st come sites available this new year. I’m an outdoorsman that loves camping spring and fall during the hunting seasons of Turkey and Deer in the lower sections where the public hunting is easier access from the water. Even during this COVID19 season, wouldn’t it be safer to spread out rather then putting all campers in one area only opened during off season?
I’ve regretfully had to go to other camping areas and vacation spots because I couldn’t utilize my 2 weeks vacation (1 spring and 1 fall) at the Gerald Freeman facilities. Vacation, finances, and memories created at other locations rather then the place I’ve enjoyed over the past several decades that we so much loved. My family and I are also reconsidering moving are camping vacation areas away to one more flexible and concerning to their customers and patrons. Why break something that was already working for so many years???
Polly M
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Black Bear
I was disappointed with how bad the grounds look. There is alot of work needed inside the campground. Trees down, limbs laying on the parking pads, the pads haven't been cleaned. The bathhouse wasn't that clean. When we first got there we complained to the front office that we had no water and the answer was...no one else has complained. We found an army Corp worker the next day and asked him to check. He did. We then found out that nobody had water. I have camped there for over 20 years and the maintenance is really hurting there. This could be a mo ey maker if it was just cleaned up and looked nicer.
Donna W
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Black Bear
THIS IS A VERY NICE PLACE WHEN IT IS KEPT UP.
OUR FAMILIES COME HERE EVERY YEAR AS A FAMILY TO CAMP FOR A WEEK OR SO.
Russell K
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: Brook Trout
It was a well maintained campground. It was a pleasure to stay there. Nice facilities and lots to do.
Brandy T
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Honey Bee
Great place!!
Derwood S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Black Bear
Enjoyable
James L
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Black Bear
We had a wonderful time. The grass was cut and our site was clean. The bathhouse was well stocked and clean as well.
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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| General |
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. |
| General |
• 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. |
