What Is New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
This national park preserves 70,000 acres of wilderness along the New River one of North America’s oldest, plus the historical sites that line it!
What Makes It Beautiful?
The New River Gorge is the longest and deepest gorge in the whole Appalachian system! Whether you like to stand on top and take in the expansive views or get right into the thick of its Class III-IV whitewater rapids, this park is jam-packed with adventure! But there are plenty of peaceful spots here too, lazy pools to float in or just to watch from the banks. For an extra spectacular show of how humans interact with this ancient piece of nature, come to Bridge Day, when the famous New River Gorge Bridge gets closed to cars and opened to pedestrians and vendors. Plus, witness the daring feats of rappellers and BASE jumpers as they perform spectacular daredevil stunts off the side of the 3,030-foot bridge!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve!
- Donate to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
Canyon Rim Visitor Center
- 162 Visitor Center Road
Lansing, WV 25862
Sandstone Visitor Center
- 330 Meadow Creek Road
Sandstone, WV 25985
Grandview Visitor Center
- 4700 Grandview Road
Beaver, WV 25813
Thurmond Depot Visitor Center
- 254 River Crest Road
Thurmond, WV 25936
When Should I Visit the Park?
Visit this spacious park whenever you like! For most visitor resources, your best bet is between Memorial Day and Labor Day when all visitor centers are open! Only the Canyon Rim Visitor Center is open year-round from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM daily! For an extra special visit, stop by on the third Saturday in October for the Bridge Day festival!
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