The Details
Ancient river, dramatic gorge, and the longest steel arch bridge span in the Western Hemisphere in Appalachian West Virginia.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHApril–June and September–October: Gauley River rafting season (September–October) and fall color.
Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October, draws tens of thousands of people.
Summers are hot and humid, winters can bring ice and closures, and heavy spring rain changes river levels.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESNew River Gorge