Iron Gate is a town in eastern Alleghany County, Virginia, United States.

The proximity to the railroad made the site of Iron Gate an optimal location.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2), all of it land.

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.

Iron Gate is predominately a bedroom community of Clifton Forge and Covington.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources maintains a public access point to the James River south of the town limits.

Mountain Gateway Community College in nearby Clifton Forge is the closest higher education institution to the town.

Emergency medical services are provided by the Iron Gate Volunteer Fire Department and Clifton Forge Rescue Squad.

Ingalls Field, located near Hot Springs is the closest general aviation airport to the town.

The CSX operated James River Subdivision runs through the town.