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Handmaids Gate Camp

Remote-feeling site (added by manager 18 Oct 2022)

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Choose your own site at a peaceful back-to-nature campground
A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
Fire ring and spring-fed water available; lots of berries to pick

The simple outdoor life at its finest is what’s on offer at Handmaids Gate Camp, in pristine Virginia countryside three miles south of Floyd (and easily accessed from US 221). It’s a pick-your-own-site setup here, so it’s a good idea to get in early and have a wander around the place to choose the one you like the look of – perhaps a remote area or a cosy corner tucked away among the trees? Wherever you settle, you’ll be provided with a portable potty and expected to remove your own waste in the bag provided. Water is available too, from a pump with a spring-fed well – bring your own bottles to fill, or use the ones provided. In keeping with its natural ethos, no drugs or alcohol are allowed at this campground. There are plenty of berries around the place though, and you’re welcome to pick as many as you like for a sweet treat or fruity breakfast (or snacks while you head out hiking). If you need a bit more help to cleanse your system, head up to the infrared sauna – guests are entitled to one session per night. All is peaceful around here by night – cars must be kept up at the road rather than driven into the camping area, so there should be little noise. Lighting comes from solar lights, fireflies and starry skies overhead, and warmth comes from the communal fire ring, which is kept supplied with kindling and logs. Wifi is available at the top of the campground but may not stretch to all sites; it’s worth noting that there are ticks around here, and insect repellent is a handy thing to have around.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Handmaids Gate Camp

1493-1588 Epperly Mill Road Southwest

Floyd

Virginia

USA

24091

Directions

Timezone

America/New_York EDT (GMT-04:00)

GPS

36.87805°N
-80.34525°W

Route directions

Look out for a green gate on the left as you pass mailbox 1493, along with an art car, camper and three cabins. Cars will need to park on the road; please do not drive in unless you have a four wheel drive.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If the sound of wind through your hair and treetops down below sounds like your sort of gig, Buffalo Mountain Ziplines (15 minutes’ drive) has eight different zip wires that will send you flying over the forests. Keep up the pace with more activities like canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, with rentals available in high season in the Fairy Stone State Park (35 minutes) or roll onto the hiking trails around Rocky Knob Recreation Area (15 minutes). So, a drink or two to wash down earlier’s activities? In the Appalachian mountains, acquaint yourself with the cocktails in the 5 Mile Mountain Distillery (five minutes) or opt for a glass in the courtyard at the stunning Chateau Morrisette winery (15 minutes). With music venues, a chocolate shop and restaurants in Floyd (five minutes), there are plenty of other ways to unwind. A little history isn’t so far off either. Dedicated to the pair of racers, Wood Brothers Racing Museum (half an hour) has a load of cars and other artefacts, while Mabry Mill (20 minutes) is the site of an old sawmill and blacksmith store – it’s open in high season, so check ahead.

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Does Handmaids Gate Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Handmaids Gate Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Handmaids Gate Camp? If the sound of wind through your hair and treetops down below sounds like your sort of gig, Buffalo Mountain Ziplines (15 minutes’ drive) has eight different zip wires that will send … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Handmaids Gate Camp?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 6 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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