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New River Gorge National Park
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- Designation
- National Park
- State
- WV
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 9 campgrounds listed by NPS · 1 reservable sites
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
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- Friendship Hill National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 133 miles away (straight line)
- Appomattox Court House National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 134 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 12/27/2020
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.
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Thurmond Walk
Thurmond Walk Park Event · New River Gorge National Park · Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:45 AM NPS Unlike many turn of the century towns in New Rive…
Shadows on the Trail
Shadows on the Trail Park Event · New River Gorge National Park · Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM–8:00 PM NPS Join rangers for spooky stories at Grandview Visitor Center…
Bridge Day closures
Bridge Day closures Park Alert · New River Gorge National Park · 10/15/2026 On Saturday, October 17, U.S. Route 19 will close at 7 a.m. on Saturday and remain c…
Shadows on the Trail
Shadows on the Trail Park Event · New River Gorge National Park · Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM–8:00 PM NPS Join rangers for spooky stories at Grandview Visitor Center…
Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center
Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center Park Event · New River Gorge National Park · May 23, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM–10:30 AM NPS Join a ranger at 10:00…