Gatewood Park Campground
Local/regional park campground operated by Town of Pulaski, Virginia.
Summary
Managed by the Town of Pulaski, Gatewood Park Campground sits in Virginia, about 28 miles (straight line) from Blacksburg. The campground lists 36 overnight sites. For riders, 20.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Dam Trail (at the campground), including 2 kid-friendly green trails and 2 expert-rated trails.
When it's open
Seasonal 2026 season closes Nov 1; opening date not listed
Virginia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: Gatewood Park operator, checked Oct 31, 2026. It says: “Our 2026 Camping Season closes 11/1!” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Campground notes
- The town's parks page lists 35 water/electric sites and April–October park dates. Town of Pulaski parks page, checked Oct 31, 2026.
- The campground operator instead lists 36 full-hookup sites and a 2026 closing date of November 1. This page uses those current operator figures. Gatewood Park operator, checked Oct 31, 2026.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsListed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the official operator pages report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
How it compares
- With 36 sites it is the #30 largest of 59 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 21 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (36 electric sites).
- Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~28 mi, Roanoke ~53 mi, Abingdon ~66 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Mountain biking nearby
20.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 4.7 miIntermediate: 5.7 miExpert: 0.5 miUnrated: 9.5 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 4.7 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Trail | 0.0 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Beaver Trail | 0.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cove Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lake Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Camp Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Loop Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Fox Trail | 0.8 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Fire Ring Trail | 0.9 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lake Walk | 0.9 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Squirrel Run | 1.0 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Rabbit Race | 1.1 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Coyote Trail | 1.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 15 more.
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Gatewood Park Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State Parks (Virginia State Parks) | 13.1 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Flats Campground Apr–Nov United States Department of Agriculture |
10.6 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 7 (34.5 mi) |
| White Cedar Horse Camp Apr–Nov United States Department of Agriculture |
10.9 | VA | — | 8 | — | yes | — | ? | 7 (35.0 mi) |
| Wytheville KOA Holiday Private Private RV park |
11.2 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Cherokee OpenStreetMap listing |
12.4 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Little Max C OpenStreetMap listing |
12.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Claytor Lake State Park Campground Cabins Mar–Dec Claytor Lake State Park |
13.2 | VA | $27–$37 | — | E W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.
Official campground sources
Facts checked Oct 31, 2026: Town of Pulaski; Gatewood Park operator. Location: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); OpenStreetMap park/reservoir center; approximate, not the campground entrance.