When can I check in and check out of Handmaids Gate Camp?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

Handmaids Gate Camp

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

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Pick your own pitch at a peaceful back-to-nature site
A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
Firepit and spring-fed water available, plus 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-pitch 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 site. 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 firepit, which is kept supplied with kindling and logs. Wifi is available at the top of the site but may not stretch to all pitches; it’s worth noting that there are ticks around here, and insect repellent is a handy thing to have around.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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 Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00)

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more