Resources For Visiting New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

This is where you can find websites, helpful phone numbers, friends groups and cooperating associations, and, sometimes, books related to the park.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: www.nps.gov/neri

You can find maps at this site.

For information about bringing pets, click here.

Visitor Centers

Mailing Address For All Visitor Centers
P.O. Box 246, 104 Main Street
Glen Jean, WV 25846

Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Physical Address
162 Visitor Center Road
Lansing, WV 25862

Information: 304-574-2115

Sandstone Visitor Center

Physical Address
330 Meadow Creek Road
Sandstone, WV 25985

Information: 304-466-0417

Grandview Visitor Center

Physical Address
4700 Grandview Road
Beaver, WV 25813

Information: 304-763-3715

Thurmond Depot

Physical Address
254 River Crest Road
Thurmond, WV 25936

Information: 304-465-8550

Fees

An entrance pass is not required to access New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

Friends Groups and Cooperating Associations

Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve strives to preserve, restore, enhance the natural beauty, features, ecological systems, cultural and historical heritage of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, and Gauley River National Recreation Area by:

• enhancing educational, interpretive, and research opportunities
• increasing public awareness, enjoyment, and appreciation of the National Park Service
• supporting the National Park Service in the furtherance of these goals and purposes
• providing support and assistance to the National Park Service in constructing and improving park facilities and Camp Brookside.

Helpful Books

Best Easy Day Hikes New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
This book covers 20 of the best easy day hikes within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s 70,000 acres, along with immediately adjacent West Virginia state parks. Though named for the river, recreation at this national park is more than canoeing, rafting and fishing. The cliffs and depths of the gorge avail incredible hiking opportunities, whether you hike the Keenyes Creek Trail, with its trestles, grab a vista on Grandview Rim, or take the Glade Creek Trail to Kates Falls.

New River Gorge National Park Travel Guide 2025/2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the rugged beauty and thrilling adventures of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve! Discover a land carved by an ancient river, offering world-class whitewater rafting, breathtaking overlooks, and a rich history woven into its dramatic landscape. This comprehensive guidebook is your passport to experiencing the wild heart of West Virginia.

New River Gorge National Park Travel Guide 2025-2026
Discover the breathtaking beauty and adventure of one of America's newest national parks with the New River Gorge National Park Travel Guide 2025-2026. Whether you're planning your first trip or returning to explore even more, this comprehensive, up-to-date guidebook is your essential companion for navigating the rugged landscapes, scenic trails, and hidden gems of West Virginia’s outdoor crown jewel.