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.
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A River Runs Through It
Plan Your Visit
Before you visit the park, visit our website to learn more about all you can do at New River Gorge National River.
Hidden History Weekend
Celebrate the wonders of Appalachian heritage, the rich sites and stories of our area's diverse history!
Hidden History Photo Contest
View the winning photographs from the 2017 Hidden History Photo Contest.
Youth Arts in the Parks History Festival
6th through 8th graders: Visit Thurmond and discover the stories of hidden history through art.
Guided Activities
Find out what interpretive programs are going on in the park.
100 Mile Challenge
Celebrate parks and health by hiking 100 miles on trails in New River Gorge National River and Bluestone National Scenic River.
Be a Junior Ranger!
Become a New River Gorge Junior Ranger! Find out how you can earn your Junior Ranger badge and patch.
Kids and Youth
Don't let your parents have all the fun! Learn about fun activities for kids in the park.
Education
Plan a field trip to New River Gorge, or learn about our curriculum programs and teachers resources.
Camp Brookside
Find out what is going on at the Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center.
Volunteer In Parks
We are looking for volunteers for positions in 2017. Learn about ways you can help support your park.
Friends of New River Gorge Natl. River
Our friends group supports the National Park Service's management of the New, Gauley, and Bluestone rivers in Southern West Virginia.
African American Heritage Auto Tour
Download this smart phone app for a self guided auto tour that helps tell the story of the African American experience in the gorge.
Climate Change
Learn about the effects of climate change at New River Gorge National River.
Photos and Multimedia
Check out photo galleries, videos, social media, audio tours, and our webcam.
Nature
Learn about the animals, plants, natural features, and ecosystems of the New River Gorge.
History
Learn more about the people, places, and stories that make up the rich cultural history of the New River Gorge.
Last updated: September 6, 2017