sun rising over the New River Gorge

National Park & Preserve · WV

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

Operating hours

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

The park itself is open 24 hour a day, year round. The park's two main visitor centers at Canyon Rim and Sandstone are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day). There are two seasonal Visitor Centers located in Thurmond and Grandview. They are typically open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Campgrounds

  • Army Camp

  • Brooklyn Campground

  • Burnwood Group Campsite

  • Glade Creek Campground

  • Grandview Sandbar

  • Meadow Creek Campground

  • Stone Cliff

  • Thayer Campground

  • War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground