Gerald Freeman Campground

Sutton, WV

4.4(70 reviews)Book online

About this 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. This large campground offers 158 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. 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.

What campers say

Gerald Freeman Campground sits on waterfront with scenic mountain views and offers electric hookups, basic bathhouses with showers, playgrounds, and easy water access for fishing and boating. Many visitors praise the peaceful setting, dog‑friendly trails, and reasonable rates, while others note campsites can be close together and waterfront areas get crowded during fishing tournaments. Expect little to no cell service (some users report Starlink works) and be mindful of check‑in/check‑out times and occasional maintenance timing. Rangers and staff receive generally positive marks. If you want a disconnecting lakeside stay with some amenities, this campground is worth considering.

Our summary of 70 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Hookups and power

  • Electric

Sites

  • Back-In

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Playground
  • Dump Station

Setting

  • Lake

More

  • .GOV
  • .RECREATION
  • Bathrooms
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campfire
  • Canoeing
  • Creek
  • Dirt
  • Dogs
  • Family Friendly
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Full-hookups
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Kayaking
  • Launch Ramp
  • Marina
  • Paved
  • Pets
  • Primitive
  • Public Park
  • Pull-In
  • Pull-thru
  • RV
  • Scenic
  • Sewer
  • Shade
  • Swimming
  • Tents
  • Trails
  • Trees
  • Water
  • Water Ski
  • Wildlife

70 reviews

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Location

Address
1151 1151 Kanawha Run Rd,, Sutton, WV 26601
GPS
38.6705° N, 80.5472° W

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