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GERALD R. FREEMAN CAMPGROUND
Boat Parking
GRF CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

About Gerald Freeman Campground

Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 mi north of Charleston. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.

Available sites

152 total sites

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 General Store
River Access River Access
Showers 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 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: Honey Bee RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 029, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 030, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 062, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 063, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 064, Loop: Black Bear RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 065, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 066, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 068, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 069, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 071, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 073, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 074, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 075, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 076, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 077, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 078, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 079, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 080, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 081, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 082, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 083, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 084, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 085, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 086, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 087, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 088, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 089, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 090, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 091, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 092, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 093, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 094, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 095, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 096, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 097, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 098, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 099, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 100, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 101, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 102, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 103, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 104, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 105, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 106, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 107, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 108, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 109, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 110, Loop: Monarch RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 111, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 112, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 113, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 114, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 115, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 116, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 117, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 118, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 119, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 120, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 121, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 122, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 123, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 124, Loop: Brook Trout RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 127, Loop: Golden Delicious RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 128, Loop: Golden Delicious RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 129, Loop: Golden Delicious RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 130, Loop: Golden Delicious RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 131, Loop: Golden Delicious RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 132, Loop: Golden Delicious RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 133, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 134, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 135, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 136, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 137, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 138, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 139, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 140, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 141, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 142, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 143, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 144, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 145, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 146, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 147, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 148, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 149, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 150, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 151, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 152, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 153, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 154, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 155, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 156, Loop: Cardinal RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

327 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Gerald Freeman Campground offers a beautiful, family-friendly environment with spacious, clean campsites, many located right by the river, ideal for activities like kayaking and fishing. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the campground is well-maintained, providing a peaceful retreat away from urban noise. However, there are some downsides, including limited cell service, outdated bathhouses, and occasional maintenance issues like long grass and trash overflow during peak times.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 327 reviews

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5 stars 52.3% (171)
4 stars 25.7% (84)
3 stars 11.9% (39)
2 stars 7.0% (23)
1 star 3.1% (10)

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Hugh L

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 148, Loop: Cardinal

Great place for camping and boating

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CURTIS C

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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Honey Bee

Very nice campground. Nice sites. Nice scenery. But the bathrooms need much attention. Hundreds of caterpillars.

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joseph b

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December 17, 2019 Stayed at: 060, Loop: Black Bear

My family’s time there was really good except for the long term campers that were there act like they own the place... yelling at kids for messing with the ducks when the ducks were not even within 50 yards of them... other than that it is a very good campground

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Dwight K

Verified

December 1, 2019 Stayed at: 136, Loop: Cardinal

WE ENJOY OUR STAY EVERY YEAR FACILITIES ARE ALWAYS CIEAN AND THE STAY IS PLEASANT.

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Location & Directions for Gerald Freeman Campground

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

Elevation: 305 ft

Getting There

From I-79, take exit 67. Turn right on WV-4 and go 1 mi. Turn left on WV-15 and travel 12 mi to the campground. Campground will be on your right. NOTE: GPS directions are not always accurate. Call for additional information.

Nearest town

Sutton, WV - 15 mi

About 24 min to downtown

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: October 20, 2026

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