New River Gorge National River

A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent.

Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to conserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway.

This unit of the National Park System encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville. The park and surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, with an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

P. O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
304-465-0508 - Headquarters
304-574-2115 - Visitor Information
304-763-3145 - Visitor Information

By Plane
Charleston WV, approximately 70 miles northwest of the park, is the closest major airport. Some flights are also available nearby at Beckley WV.

By Car
Highway access is from Route 19, between Beckley and Hico, and from I-64, between Mossy and Sandstone.

By Plane
Amtrak service is available to three locations in the park, three days a week. The Cardinal, traveling between Chicago and Washington DC, makes scheduled stops at Hinton and Prince, with Thurmond as a flag stop for passengers with reservations.

Greyhound has a bus terminal in Beckley.

Taxi services are based in Oak Hill and Beckley.

Getting Around
The four visitor centers, primitive campgrounds, and several dozen trailheads, and river access points are located along narrow and winding roads. Allow plenty of time to travel between locations, and use safe speeds and courtesy on one lane roads.

In general, winters are variable, ranging from mild to frigid. Expect 50 degrees and mild, or - 10 degrees and blizzard conditions.
Spring is very unpredictable - generally mild and wet, it alternates between beautiful and questionable conditions.
Summers are warm and humid, with thunderstorms occasionally.
Fall is generally the driest and most stable season, with cool mornings and mild days.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Climbing
• Educational Programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks
• Kayaking
• Whitewater Rafting

Recommended Activities
Activities include whitewater boating, fishing, hunting, photography, sightseeing, picnicking, primitive camping, recreational climbing, horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.