Gerald Freeman Campground
Gerald Freeman Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in West Virginia. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.68000, -80.54694
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 304-765-7756 OR 304-765-2816
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gerald Freeman Campground
Overview 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. 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 spe
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Laundry Mat · 40 mi
- Propane
- Trent's Arbovale · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Freeman Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Bakers Run Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Baker's Run Campground | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| KOA Journey | RV park | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| Skidmores RV Park | RV park | 7.1 mi | — | — |
| Bee Run Campground | Private campground | 7.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.