§ 02 — 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Jun
63°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
5 to 15 mph NW
Sat
63°F
Sunny
12 to 15 mph NW
Sun
69°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 9 mph W
Mon
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
13 to 16 mph SW
Tue
64°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph NW
Wed
67°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph W
Thu
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 8 mph W
