sun rising over the New River Gorge
Sun rising over the New River Gorge from Diamond Point on the Endless Wall Trail. Gary Hartley

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

National Park · West Virginia · National Park Service

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.

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Know before you go

Phone
304-465-0508
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

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What's here

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Activities & features: 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 · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Whitewater Rafting · Junior Ranger Program · Playground · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • bridge spanning the river
    Gary Hartley
  • bend in the river
    NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin
  • railroad tracks and depot
    NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin
  • waterfall spanning the river
    NPS photo/Carey Woods
  • fog and mountains
    NPS photo/Leah Perkowski-Sisk
  • pink rhododendron and view of the gorge and river
    NPS photo/Dave Bieri
  • waterfall and stream
    Gary Hartley

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12