Gatewood Group

Monongahela National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: PETERSBURG, WV, WV

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gatewood-group to be notified when sites open up.

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. The site has enough space for about 20 people with a nearby field suitable for star gazing.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, American Goldfinch, Magnolia Warbler, Appalachian Cottontail, ring-necked snake, Eastern Garter Snake, and Red-bellied Snake documented in the area. Note: Keep food secured — previous campers have reported wildlife conflicts.

Insider tips for Gatewood Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group site accommodates up to approximately 30 people Field nearby is ideal for star gazing activities

Skip Gatewood Group if: You need electric hookups or drinking water — neither available at this group campground. You require accessible facilities — campground is not ABA accessible. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. Price increased from $45 to $60 per night.

Best time to visit Gatewood Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Spruce Knob Lake (RIVERTON, WV), Middle Mountain Cabins (BARTOW, WV), Seneca Shadows (Seneca Rocks, WV), Stuart Recreation Area (PARSONS, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Gatewood Group

Cell signal at Gatewood Group (PETERSBURG, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
RestroomsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electric hookups or drinking water — neither available at this group campground✕ You require accessible facilities — campground is not ABA accessible✕ You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ Price increased from $45 to $60 per night

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Group site accommodates up to approximately 30 people

Field nearby is ideal for star gazing activities

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, American Goldfinch, Magnolia Warbler, Appalachian Cottontail, ring-necked snake, Eastern Garter Snake, and Red-bellied Snake documented in the area. Note: Keep food secured — previous campers have reported wildlife conflicts.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Monongahela National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Monongahela National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Gatewood Group cost per night?+
Gatewood Group costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Gatewood Group open?+
Gatewood Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gatewood Group have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Gatewood Group?+
Gatewood Group can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Gatewood Group?+
Gatewood Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Gatewood Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gatewood Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gatewood Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Gatewood Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$60 /night★ 4 (12)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Spruce Knob Lake

RIVERTON, WV

From $15/night

Middle Mountain Cabins

BARTOW, WV

From $100/night

Seneca Shadows

Seneca Rocks, WV

From $17/night

Stuart Recreation Area

PARSONS, WV

From $33/night

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