Place

Brooks Falls Roadside Park

rapids on a big river with rocky shoreline
Brooks Falls viewed from Camp Brookside

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Brooks Falls, the smaller sister to Sandstone Falls, is a 4 foot drop that spans the 1000 foot width of the river. Though the name suggests it as a waterfall, Brooks Falls is perhaps better described as a runnable, Class III rapid. The Brooks Falls Roadside Park provides a small observation of the Falls’ vista, as well as restroom facilities, picnic spots, and river access.


*CAUTION* Always wear a life jacket when wading or swimming in the shallow river access eddies. 

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Last updated: June 5, 2023