New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

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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.

sun rising over the New River Gorge

About 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.

Quick Facts

Location: WV
Designation: National Park & Preserve

Operating Hours

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.

Wednesday: All Day
Monday: All Day
Thursday: All Day
Sunday: All Day
Tuesday: All Day
Friday: All Day
Saturday: All Day

Activities

Arts and Culture Theater Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Climbing Rock Climbing Fishing Freshwater Fishing Fly Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Canoe or Kayak Camping Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding Whitewater Rafting Junior Ranger Program Playground Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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Essential Park Gear

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TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

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