Gatewood Group
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through November. Closed December 1 through mid-April.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:27PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Additional travel impacts possible on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 9:27PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Additional travel impacts possible on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 6:37PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero early Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could abruptly reduce visibility at times into Tuesday.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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 |
Availability
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