Army Corps of Engineers · West Virginia
Gerald Freeman Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · West Virginia, United States
- Sites
- 156
- Hookups
- 107 electric, 40 with water, 45 no hookups
- Season
- April 17 to November 28
- Max RV length
- 67 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,142 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Sutton Lake
- Nearest town
- SUTTON
- Address
- PO BOX 426, SUTTON, WV, 26601-0426
- Phone
- 304-765-7756 OR 304-765-2816
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
156 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 specific information, please call (304) 765-2267.
Nearby Attractions
The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres of public hunting lands. The terrain is diverse and divided into the Elk River and Holly River sections. The Elk River section consists primarily of steep hills, ridges and benches, while the Holly River section is on the north side of the lake and consists of forested hills and open farmlands.
Additional camping facilities are available on a first come, first served basis at Bakers Run Campground and Bee Run Primitive Campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 23° | -4° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 30° | 2° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 36° | 5° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 46° | 22° | 83° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 74° | 57° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 62° | 50° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 68° | 60° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 67° | 55° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 63° | 47° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 47° | 35° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 35° | 20° | 69° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 30° | 6° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Bakers Run Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi
- Bakers Run Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 5 mi · 77 sites
- Holly-Gray Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi
- Bee Run Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 7 mi · 13 sites
- Bee Run Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 7 mi
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