New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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Current alerts (3)
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Burnwood Campground and Restroom Closure
The Burnwood group campground will be closed from October 5 through mid November due to a construction project to replace water lines. During that time restroom facilities will be closed at the Burnwood Trailhead.
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Rend Trail Closed through December 2027
The Rend Trail is closed for trail Improvements that will include a new parking area, restroom, and a small picnic area overlooking Arbuckle Creek at the Minden trailhead, structural improvements to five historic railroad trestles along the trail, and full trail surface rehabilitation. Additionally, construction of a large accessible ramp over the ‘big rock’ will replace a stairway, resulting in the only fully accessible earthen surface trail located within the park.
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Kaymoor Miners Trail Closure
From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Hours
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
| Every day | All Day |
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The park itself is open 24 hour a day, year round. The park's two main visitor centers at Canyon Rim and Sandstone are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day). There are two seasonal Visitor Centers located in Thurmond and Grandview. They are typically open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Visitor centers
Grandview Visitor Center
Grandview Visitor Center
| Every day | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 26 – May 27: Grandview Visitor Center Winter Hours (closed)
Visitor Center open daily from Memorial Day through October 25 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thurmond Depot Visitor Center
Thurmond Depot Visitor Center
| Every day | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Sep 8 – Oct 25: Fall Hours
- Oct 31 – May 26: Thurmond Depot Winter Hours (closed)
Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Thurmond Depot Visitor Center
Canyon Rim Visitor Center
Canyon Rim Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
Canyon Rim is open year round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Sandstone Visitor Center
Sandstone Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Apr 3 – Oct 31: Highway Ramp Colsure
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
Sandstone Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Events in the next few days
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Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center
· 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing WV · Free
About this park
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.