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.
To reach Park Headquarters take Route 19 North from Beckley to the Glen Jean exit. Upon exiting Rt 19, make an immediate left turn. At the next intersection, turn right. Park Headquarters will be straight ahead on the right. GPS Coordinates for Headquarters: 81.15587W, 37.92775N PLEASE NOTE: Third party search and map apps may direct you to an potentially inaccessible area of the park with no amenities or rangers stations. Please refer to the Visitor Center or Park Headquarters addresses for directions.
- 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
- African American Heritage
- Arts
- Farming and Agriculture
- Industry
- Mining
- Laborer and Worker
- Labor Movement
- Military
- US Army
- Native American Heritage
- Schools and Education
- Transportation
- Bridges
- Trains and Railroads
- Tragic Events
- Explosions
- Wars and Conflicts
- Korean War
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Tortoises and Turtles
- Climate Change
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Deciduous Forests
- Geology
- Mountains
- River and Riparian
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Unique Species
- Rare
- Endangered
- Watersheds
Sunrise at Diamond Point
Sun rising over the New River Gorge from Diamond Point on the Endless Wall Trail.
New River Gorge Bridge
The New River Gorge Bridge spans across the New River.
Horseshoe Bend from Grandview
The Horseshoe Bend in the New River from Grandview
Thurmond Depot
Thurmond Depot
Sandstone Falls
Sandstone Falls spans the New River
Foggy morning
Fog settles in the gorge
Rhododendron at Turkey Spur
View from Turkey Spur at Grandview
Waterfall on Dowdy Creek
Waterfall on Dowdy Creek