New River Gorge National Park

National park · WV, USA

New River Gorge National Park in WV, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

Usual hours

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing WV
Thurmond Walk 11:00 AM–11:45 AM · Meet at the Thurmond Depot Visitor Center. The road to Thurmond is narrow and winding; RVs and trailers are not recommended on this road. Since parking is limited at the depot, overflow and large vehicle parking is available across the river in the Dunglen area. Visitors in this parking lot can access the town by walking across the road bridge.
Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters 03:00 PM–04:00 PM
Fall Migration Birding Hike 07:00 AM–09:00 AM
Shadows on the Trail 07:00 PM–08:00 PM

Limits: Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
Getting there: 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.
Weather & when to go: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.