Handmaids Gate Camp
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Add your business details- 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
3
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2Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon