Gatewood Group

About

Gatewood Group Campground is a small group tent campground perched on a ridge at 4,300 feet elevation in the Monongahela National Forest, located at a former fire tower site. The campground sits approximately two miles east of Spruce Knob Lake and is accessed via gated Forest Road 131, which is unlocked through reservation. The single group site accommodates 3-20 people and features fire rings, picnic tables, and two single-toilet vault restrooms. The location provides an ideal base camp for exploring the region's extensive trail network, with over 500 miles of hiking trails throughout the forest, including the nearby Gatewood Nature Trail. Anglers can fish in Gandy Creek or the stocked waters of Spruce Knob Lake, which offers some of the most beautiful overlooks in the area. Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak at 4,863 feet, lies just 9 miles from the campground and offers opportunities for hiking, driving tours, and rock climbing. The campground's high elevation location in the Allegheny Mountains provides unobstructed views of the night sky, attracting stargazer clubs throughout the summer season. The ecologically diverse Monongahela National Forest encompasses variations in terrain and precipitation, creating one of the most varied forest ecosystems in the country. Visitors should secure all food and trash from bears and raccoons, and note that no potable water is available on-site.

Directions

From Riverton, WV, take US Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road, County Route 33/4. Turn right and go 2 miles to Forest Road 112. Continue 13.5 miles to Forest Road 131. Turn right and open gate. Campground is at the end of Forest Road 131.