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Gatewood Campground
Gatewood Campground is a small group campground located on a ridge at a former fire tower site. Gatewood is approximately two miles east of Spruce Knob Lake Campground at the end of Forest Road 131. Please note that Forest Road 131 is gated and can be unlocked through a reservation to stay. Fishing is available in Gandy Creek and nearby in Spruce Knob Lake.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 24/7 |
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| Reservations: | All three group sites can be reserved. Reservations can be made online or by calling (877) 444-6777. |
| Fees: | $45 per site, per night. |
| Open Season: | Mid-April - November |
| Usage: | Light |
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| Closest Towns: | Petersburg, WV and Canaan Valley, WV |
| Water: | Water spigot available nearby at Spruce Knob Campground. |
| Restroom: | Two accessible vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire: American Land and Leisure |
| Information Center: | Contact Potomac Ranger District or American Land and Leisure at (304)567-3082. |
General Information
Directions:From Riverton, WV, take U.S. Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road(County Road 33./4). Turn right on Briery Gap Road and go 2 miles to Forest Road 112. Turn right and continue for 13.5 miles to Forest Road 131 on the right. Gatewood Campground is at the end of Forest Road 131.
From Elkins, WV, take U.S. Route 33 east to County Road 29, which is one mile west of Harmon. Turn right onto County Road 29 and go 19.4 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 1. Follow Forest Road 1 ( 3) miles to Forest Road 112. Stay left and follow Forest Road 112 (0.2) mile and turn left onto Forest Road 131.
Activities
RV Camping
There are no electrical hookups. No dump station is available
Group Camping
Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post.
| No. of Sites | 3 |
| Hookups - Electric | None |
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