Can you reserve a site at Gatewood Group?

Yes, Gatewood Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Gatewood Group?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Gatewood Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gatewood Group.

Gatewood Group, West Virginia — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: Mid-April – November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: GATEWOOD GROUP

Site types

1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Gatewood Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
GATEWOOD GROUP	GATEWOOD GROUP	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	30	🐾

Getting there

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 open gate. Campground is at the end of Forest Road 131.

38.71750, -79.58417 · 38°43'3.0"N 79°35'3.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	39	47	59	68	75	78	77	72	61	49	39
Low °F	16	17	24	33	43	51	55	54	47	35	26	21
Precip in	4.5	4.0	4.8	5.2	6.2	5.0	5.7	4.1	4.5	3.7	3.3	4.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Gatewood Group

Can you reserve a site at Gatewood Group?: Yes, Gatewood Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Gatewood Group have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Gatewood Group?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Gatewood Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Gatewood Group.

Also listed by

Gatewood Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Gatewood Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$45 per site, per night.

Restrictions:

Maximum length of stay is 14 days and 3-20 people per site.
Secure food and trash from bears and raccoons.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Gatewood Group

Spruce Knob Lake 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Seneca Shadows 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stuart Recreation Area 17.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spruce Knob Lake Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Laurel Fork Campground 6 mi · Campground
Middle Mountain Cabins 8.3 mi · Campground
Island Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area 12.1 mi · Facility
Seneca Rocks 14.3 mi · Facility
Lake Buffalo 14.3 mi · Campground
Bear Heaven Campground 15.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 304-567-3082
Email Help.Monongahela.Potomac@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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