Gatewood Group

Monongahela National Forest, WV · ≈42.8 mi to Harrisonburg
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
42.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers seeking quiet

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs that need electric hookups
  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Those who need to be near town
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer
  • Visitors needing ADA access

Connectivity

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What's here

1 Group Tent Only Area (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 30 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Harrisonburg, ~42.8 miGet directions ↗

Overview

Overview Gatewood Group Campground is ideally located just two miles from Spruce Knob Lake in the Monongahela Forest, creating an ideal base camp for hikes and wildlife watching. Gatewood contains 1 reservable site that can accommodate up to approximately 30 people. The campground contains fire rings, picnic tables, and two single-toilet vault restrooms. There is no electric or drinking water at the group campground. The group campground is not ABA accessible. Recreation With over 500 miles of hiking trails, visitors are have many options in the forest, including the Gatewood Nature Trail. With some of the most beautiful overlooks in the area, Spruce Knob Lake offers fishing and boating opportunities (fish are stocked). No swimming is allowed. Unobstructed views of the night sky bring stargazer clubs to this spot all summer long. Facilities Three group sites are available that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible pit toilets. Drinking water is NOT available in the campground. Natural Features The campground is situated on a ridge in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, encompassing many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range from 1,000-4,863 feet, and Gatewood sits at 4,300 feet. Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country. Nearby Attractions Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak, lies just 9 miles from the campground. It overlooks forested ridges and grassy open pastures. Visitors can drive or hike to the top. Rock climbing is also a popular activity.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground