National Parks / New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve — WV
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.
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureCunard, Nuttallburg Road Closures, Brooklyn CG Closure
The Cunard road is currently closed due to multiple slides, Brooklyn Campground is closed due to closure of the Cunard Road, Nuttallburg road is closed due to a washout. All closures are weather related.
- InformationRend Trail Closed through December 2027
The Rend Trail is closed for trail Improvements that will include a new parking area, restroom, and a small picnic area overlooking Arbuckle Creek at the Minden trailhead, structural improvements to five historic railroad trestles along the trail, and full trail surface rehabilitation. Additionally, construction of a large accessible ramp over the ‘big rock’ will replace a stairway, resulting in the only fully accessible earthen surface trail located within the park.
- InformationChurch Loop Trail Closure
The Church Loop Trail in the Thurmond area of the park is temporarily closed due to downed trees.
- InformationKaymoor Miners Trail Closure
From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor CenterSun Aug 23 2026Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing WV
- Thurmond WalkSun Aug 23 2026Meet at the Thurmond Depot Visitor Center. The road to Thurmond is narrow and winding; RVs and trailers are not recommended on this road. Since parking is limited at the depot, overflow and large vehicle parking is available across the river in the Dunglen area. Visitors in this parking lot can access the town by walking across the road bridge.
- Patio Talk at Canyon Rim Visitor CenterSat Sep 12 2026Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing WV
- Thurmond WalkSat Sep 12 2026Meet at the Thurmond Depot Visitor Center. The road to Thurmond is narrow and winding; RVs and trailers are not recommended on this road. Since parking is limited at the depot, overflow and large vehicle parking is available across the river in the Dunglen area. Visitors in this parking lot can access the town by walking across the road bridge.