New River Gorge

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is in West Virginia, USA. As of 2021, it is America's newest national park.

Understand

Visitor information

• Park website
• 1 Canyon Rim Visitor Center, 162 Visitor Center Rd, Lansing, ☏ +1 304-574-2115. 9AM-5PM, daily. (updated Apr 2021)
• 2 Sandstone Visitor Center, 330 Meadow Creek Rd, Sandstone, ☏ +1 304-466-0417. (updated Apr 2021)

Get in

The nearest airports are Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley. Other options include Yeager Airport in Charleston and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke

Do

Great rock climbing, rafting, and hiking.

Buy

The Canyon Rim and Sandstone visitor centers have book stores.

Sleep

Camping

• 1 New River Campgound, 11218 Midland Trail, Gauley Bridge,, ☏ +1 304-632-9821. Check-out: noon. RV park and campground located on the banks of the New River between Charleston and Lewisburg along US 60. $27. 

Stay safe

Driving to New River Gorge from the north takes you through Summersville, WV which is a known “speed trap town” looking to ticket out of state drivers going any amount over the speed limit. Summersville is not the only town in the area known for this, so make sure to watch your speed! The area is marked by a rapid drop from 65 to 50 mph on route 19, but signage will help you identify when you’re getting close.