There are 36 RV accommodations available at the Gatewood Park Campground, located in Pulaski, Virginia. The campground is situated around Gatewood Reservoir, having 22 acres of shoreline making up part of the 400-acre property. Half of the RV sites are located along the waterfront, while the others are further inland. Depending on the RV site, guests will receive either a pull-through or a back-in site. All accommodations offer a gravel region for the RV, a paved picnic area, a firepit, and hookups. The hookups include water, sewer, and electricity. More specifically, the standard electrical hookup is 30 amps; however, this can be updated to 50 amps for an additional fee. There are various activities available to patrons staying at the campground, including paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing. March to December is the operating season of the business, with the summer months tending to be the busiest.
Gatewood Park Campground, located in Pulaski, Virginia, offers 36 RV accommodations on the property. Also available for reservation is a glamping area as well as a two-bedroom cabin. The cabin offers a kitchen, private bathrooms, and a screened-in porch. The staff reports that the "views are amazing" from the glamping tent. This accommodation also offers a mini fridge, queen size bed, and electricity. Some sites are located along the waterfront; to distinguish the accommodations, the sites with odd numbers are located along the water, while the even ones are situated behind the waterfront ones. According to the staff, the RV sites located along the water are the most popular among patrons. There are reportedly 22 acres of shoreline owned by the business. Additionally, the RV areas are either pull-through or back-in. All sites are designated for RV stayers; however, some sites offer space to set up tents. Each site includes water, sewer, and electric hookups. Electrical hookups are offered at 30 amps as the standard, with the option to upgrade to 50 amps for an additional cost. Amenities specific to the site include a fire pit and picnic tables located on a concrete pad next to the gravel area for the RV.
On the premises, the business offers bathroom and shower facilities to guests. These are all located in one building. The property's main office sells “basic stuff,” according to a staff member; such items include souvenirs, clothing, firewood, and fishing supplies. Firewood is delivered by the staff to the RV sites that buy them.
Gatewood Park Campground is located on 400 acres of land. The land is not only for RVs but also has a marina feature located on a 162-acre lake, Gatewood Reservoir. Visitors are able to rent kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing boats. The area is relatively open, with trees adorning the area as well, and is surrounded by Jefferson National Forest. Gatewood Reservoir offers additional water activities, such as fishing, which is relatively popular among guests. Other features of the premises include a playground as well as hiking and biking trails that guests are able to utilize. The business also offers cornhole boards to those staying at the Gatewood Park Campground.
The Gatewood Park Campground is known to host various activities for those staying at the property. Such events include a paddle board race on the lake, fishing tournaments, and music shows during the holidays. When visitors come for these events or to stay at the campground, they are asked to follow certain guidelines. Such policies include being over 21 years of age to make a reservation. Pets are permitted in the campground. However, the staff reports they require the animals to be well-behaved and always kept up on a leash. Additionally, pet owners need to clean up after their animals.
Gatewood Park Campground is open from March to December for reservations. June, July, and August are the busiest time for the business, as well as during the fall season. The typical demographic of visitors to come to the campground varies depending on the time of the year. Trends usually include couples, families, and snowbirds. According to the staff, the business typically receives a relatively high amount of repeat guests. One visitor to stay at the campground left a review about their stay, saying, “Beautiful place to camp. The host was very kind and helpful and ensured we enjoyed our stay.” Another guest said, “The scenery is absolutely beautiful. Always peaceful and relaxing. Nice local getaway.”
According to staff members, the establishment is meant to help patrons feel “relaxed, and [to] enjoy the beauty and outdoor adventure opportunities that are there [on the campground].” The staff also comments that they interact with patrons as much as they desire during their stay. To help aid in this atmosphere, the staff tries to provide relatively convenient booking and provide local knowledge if visitors if they ask. Attractions and activities available in the region include visiting Claytor Lake, local wineries such as Iron Heart Winery and Salty Stash Distilerary, hiking, biking, and going to a minor league baseball game. On Claytor Lake, there are live music events that occasionally happen. Also in the area are various restaurants. The top three recommendations by the staff include Tha Dawg House, with a menu that includes hamburgers and hotdogs; Mountain 2 Island at the Rock House Marina, offering barbeque as well as live music during the meal; and TJ’s, which primarily offers pizza and is located along the state park road.
Gatewood Park Campground is owned by the city of Pulaski, Virginia, and managed by Mountain2Island. This company has managed the property for the past five years, previously being run by the town. The premises has been running as a campground since the 1960s, reports a staff member. Those working on the property say that the Mountain2Island was led to manage the campground due to wanting to improve the land and business. Changes included updating the sites, putting in the playground, and adding a beach area. The staff reports the campground is a “beautiful place to be,” which is one of their favorite parts of helping to manage the business.
After the development of the reservoir, with the dam being put in 1958, the city saw that the area would offer various recreational activities. These included things such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing, which led them to put the campgrounds around the water feature.
Campground Rd
Pulaski, Virginia 24301
United States
Campground
Mountain2Island
