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Gatewood Campground
Riverton, West Virginia(View other Riverton area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Forest ServiceOfficial website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on December 14, 2005
Description
Located on a ridge this small campground is located near Spruce Knob Lake at a former fire tower site.
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Directions
From Riverton, WV, take US Route 33 south 2 miles to Briery Gap Road (Country Road 33/4). Turn right onto Briery Gap Road. Go 2 miles to Forest Road 112, turn left and continue for 13.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 1 and immediately turn left onto Forest Road 131. The campground is at the end of Forest Road 131.From Elkins, WV, take US Route 33 to State Route 29, which is one mile west of Harman. Turn right onto SR 29, go south 18.6 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 1. Follow FR 1 to Forest Road 131. The campground is at the end of Forest Road 131.Activities
Fishing is available at nearby Spruce Knob Lake and in Gandy Creek. A valid West Virginia State Fishing License is required, along with a National Forest stamp and a trout stamp. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.Boating is permitted on Spruce Knob Lake. Small boats are suitable for use on this lake. Only electric motors are permitted.Hiking: there are 70 miles of hiking trails available. Please contact our district office for hiking guides.Guidebooks
- The Best in Tent Camping: West Virginia
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 9: Rhode Island, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Services
Three group sites are available. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post. Two accessible vault toilets are available adjacent to the campground. There is no water on site.Reservation info
YES! All three group sites can be reserved. Reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to your stay and can be made 360 days in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling (877) 444-6777.Fees
Each site has a daily fee of $20.00.Outdoor activities nearby
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