New River Gorge National River (U.S. National Park Service)

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A River Runs Through It

A rugged, white water 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.

Water Quality Report Available

The 2007 - 2008 Water Quality Report is now available. Find out more about water related issues in the New River watershed.
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		Read our Park Newspaper Take a look at our park newspaper, the Three Rivers Review. It provides information on park attractions and facilities, as well as a map of the park and feature articles. The file is a 1.7 Mb Adobe Acrobat file. more...

Volunteer In Parks

The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program is the means by which volunteers can assist the park in a way that is mutually beneficial to the National Park Service and the volunteer or volunteer group.
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Write to

P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846

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Phone

Park Headquarters
(304) 465-0508

Fax

(304) 465-0591

Climate

Weather in the New River Gorge area is seasonal, and the climate generally mild. Winter can bring significant snowfall, but it is usually short-lived. Summers can be warm and humid.