New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
National Park · WV
3 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Burnwood Campground and Restroom Closure
The Burnwood group campground will be closed from October 5 through mid November due to a construction project to replace water lines. During that time restroom facilities will be closed at the Burnwood Trailhead.
Information · Kaymoor Miners Trail Closure
From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Information · Rend Trail Closed through December 2027
The Rend Trail is closed for trail Improvements that will include a new parking area, restroom, and a small picnic area overlooking Arbuckle Creek at the Minden trailhead, structural improvements to five historic railroad trestles along the trail, and full trail surface rehabilitation. Additionally, construction of a large accessible ramp over the ‘big rock’ will replace a stairway, resulting in the only fully accessible earthen surface trail located within the park.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/neri
- Location
- New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (37.869, -81.000)
Track your visit to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Canyon Rim Visitor Center
- Grandview Visitor Center
- Sandstone Visitor Center
- Thurmond Depot Visitor Center
Hours
New River Gorge National Park and Preservetoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Canyon Rim Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Grandview Visitor Centertoday: 12:00PM - 5:00PMDirections
- Sandstone Visitor Centertoday: 9:30AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Thurmond Depot Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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African American Heritage Driving Tour2–48 hours · 19 stops
This self-guided auto tour takes the user to nineteen historic sites in Summers, Raleigh, Fayette and Nicholas counties to learn about the history and experiences of the regions African Americans. Browse tour stops here, or hop in the car and follow directions to each tour stop.
New River Gorge Waterfall Tour7–48 hours · 8 stops
The New River Gorge Waterfall Tour follows the path of eight waterfalls starting north of the park near the town of Gauley Bridge and ending at the famous Sandstone Falls. Four of the falls are accessible from the road and four require hiking 4.5 miles on trails. Trails may contain uneven terrain, steep slopes, and distances of up to 2 miles round trip to reach the falls. It is possible to complete the tour in one day but not recommended. These waterfalls are also part of the West Virginia Waterfall Trail.
Southern Scenic Driving Tour2–4 hours · 10 stops
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encompasses over 70,000 acres of land as it follows the New River through the lower reaches of West Virginia. Beginning at the Grandview, this riverside driving tour ventures along the Park’s most scenic roads to the southern tip of its boundary, directing visitors towards some great views, recreational opportunities, and historic sites along the way.
Thurmond Walking Tour
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.