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Where to stay 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.

Places to stay near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

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In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Fayetteville , Lansing and Oak Hill .

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Where should you stay near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is known for its cabins, hotels and campgrounds. Until listings go live here, Fayetteville, Lansing and Oak Hill are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayette County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Fayetteville, Lansing, Oak Hill, Beckley
What people do here
Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Fishing

Nearby attractions

  • New River Gorge Bridge

    A steel arch bridge carrying US 19 for 3,030 feet across the New River Gorge, 876 feet above the water. It opened in 1977 and is the site of Bridge Day each October.

  • Sandstone Falls

    The largest falls on the New River, spanning about 1,500 feet and dropping 10 to 25 feet across several channels. A boardwalk from River Road north of Hinton reaches the islands at the lip.

  • Grandview

    A section of New River Gorge National Park north of Beckley, about 1,400 feet above a seven mile horseshoe bend in the river. Its Main Overlook is a short walk from the parking area.

  • Thurmond

    A former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway town on the New River with a restored 1904 depot that serves as a park visitor center. Amtrak still stops here by request.

  • Nuttallburg

    A preserved coal town site on the New River reached by a narrow road down from Winona. Its standing conveyor and tipple are among the most complete coal loading structures left in the country.

Things to do

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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: what people ask

Where should I stay near New River Gorge?
Fayetteville is the main base, with hotels, cabins and vacation rentals within ten minutes of the bridge. Lansing and Oak Hill sit just as close, and Beckley has the largest block of chain hotels about 30 minutes south.
What is the closest town to the New River Gorge Bridge?
Fayetteville is a short drive south of the bridge and Lansing is about one mile north. The Canyon Rim Visitor Center is on the north side at Lansing.
Do I need to book lodging early for rafting season?
Yes. April through October fills quickly, and Bridge Day in October plus Gauley Season weekends in September sell out lodging across Fayette County months ahead.
Where should I stay near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
We're still adding properties near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Fayetteville, Lansing and Oak Hill.
What is there to do near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is a good base for whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and fishing. New River Gorge Bridge, Sandstone Falls and Grandview are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
Fayetteville, Lansing, Oak Hill and Beckley are all good alternatives if New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near New River Gorge National Park and Preserve?
Summersville Lake is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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