Kayaking and Canoeing · April through October

Where to stay for paddling near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve protects roughly 53 miles of the New River in Fayette, Raleigh and Summers counties, and became a national park in December 2020. Fayetteville, Lansing, Oak Hill and Beckley are the closest towns with lodging. It is the busiest whitewater rafting and rock climbing destination in West Virginia, with more than 1,400 established climbing routes on the gorge rim sandstone.

Nothing is listed near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve for paddling yet. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.

Where do you stay for paddling near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?

Kayaking and Canoeing near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve runs april through october. Nothing is listed in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
April through October

Nothing listed yet

There are no places listed near here for paddling yet. If you own one, you can add it here.

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What people ask

When can you go paddling near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
The season near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve runs april through October. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.
Where should I stay for paddling near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
There is nothing listed near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Fayetteville or Lansing instead.
What is the best month for paddling near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
The main season runs april through October, with the shoulder weeks at either end generally quieter and cheaper than the middle of the season. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.