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New River Gorge National River
Places To Go
view from Turkey Spur Overlook

View from Turkey Spur Overlook at Grandview

There are many special places to visit in New River Gorge National River. The park offers breath-taking views from the rim of the gorge, a wide variety of plants and animals that make the park their home and many historic sites that help tell the story of people in the area. There are places that offer the excitement of white-water rafting or rock climbing, to places more suited for relaxation and reflection. A good place to begin exploring this unique area is from one of the visitor centers. There you can get maps, information, ask questions, and plan your course through the park. Below is a list of places you may want to consider visiting during your time at New River Gorge National River.



Visitor Centers
 
Campgrounds    

New River Gorge Bridge   

Thurmond    

Grandview    

The Sandstone Falls

Off the Beaten Path

Fayette Station    

Kaymoor    

Nuttallburg    

Glade Creek    

Trump-Lilly homestead   

Nearby Places

National Parks

Gauley National Recreation Area  

Bluestone National Scenic River  

State Parks

Babcock State Park

Bluestone State Park

Hawks Nest State Park

Pipestem State Park 

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smallmouth bass

Did You Know?
The New River is a very popular warm water fishery. The West Virginia state record for length of Smallmouth Bass - 25.5 inches and 7.5 lbs - was caught in the New River in 1976.

Last Updated: December 29, 2010 at 12:54 MST