Gatewood Group
Open for the season from mid-April through November. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. The gate on Forest Road 131 is unlocked upon reservation confirmation.
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 2:54AM EDT until July 22 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 245 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. River gauges indicate minor flooding is occurring on Sand Run and moderate flooding is occurring on Middle Fork Tygart Valley River near Ellamore. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, Horner and Ellamore. - This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between mile markers 15 and 17. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 1:24AM EDT until July 22 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 122 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding is already occurring due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elkins, Mill Creek, Dailey, Rock Cave, Beverly, Junior, Womelsdorf (Coalton), Huttonsville, Montrose, Harman, Glady, Kerens, Bowden, Alton, Alexander, Dryfork and French Creek. - This includes Route 33 between mile markers 31 and 35. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:28AM EDT until July 22 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Taylor County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1224 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Buckhannon, Grafton, Weston, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Lumberport, West Union, Anmoore, Jackson Mill, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior and Lost Creek. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 98 and 128. Route 33 near mile marker 1...and between mile markers 6 and 7...and near mile marker 15...and near mile marker 17. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 45 and 82. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Gatewood Group Campground occupies a former fire tower site on a ridge in the Monongahela National Forest at 4,300 feet elevation. This tent-only group campground accommodates up to 30 people and 8 vehicles, making it ideal for scout troops, family reunions, or outdoor clubs. The site features fire rings, picnic tables, and two vault restrooms. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground sits two miles east of Spruce Knob Lake, which offers fishing for stocked trout and boating opportunities with some of the most scenic overlooks in the region. Over 500 miles of hiking trails wind through the surrounding forest, including the nearby Gatewood Nature Trail. Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak at 4,863 feet, lies just 9 miles away and draws hikers and rock climbers. The area's dark skies attract stargazing clubs throughout summer. Wildlife watching is excellent given the ecological diversity of the Monongahela Forest. Bears are present, so proper food storage is required.
Directions
From Riverton, WV, take US Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (County Route 33/4). Turn right and go 3 miles to Forest Road 112. Continue 13.5 miles to Forest Road 131. Turn right and unlock the gate with your reservation confirmation. The campground is at the end of Forest Road 131.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Monongahela.Potomac@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (304) 567-3082 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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