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Gatewood Group

38.7194° N / 79.5830° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 22Next open weekend Sep 251 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 25 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 16 open for online reservation · 7 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Where the open windows are

36% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 16 of 25 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026
Not open online36%
Open site-nights16 / 25
Reserved (of online inventory)7 / 23
Weekday openings12
Weekend openings4

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
048121697SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September holds the most room. 9 of 13 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
GATEWOOD GROUP  16

This site currently has 16 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

16 open site-nights across 1 site at Gatewood Group, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site GATEWOOD GROUP.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
GATEWOOD GROUP30 ftNone1610 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more

About Gatewood Group

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.

1 monitored siteRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKMax party 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.

Hc 59 Box 240, Petersburg, WV 26847304-567-3082
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingStar Gazing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Gatewood Group?

Reservations for Gatewood Group are made through Recreation.gov. 16 of 25 tracked site-nights are currently open (64%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Gatewood Group?

2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site GATEWOOD GROUP. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Gatewood Group fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Gatewood Group?

September 2026, with 9 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.

When is the next open date at Gatewood Group?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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