NEW RIVER GORGE
NATIONAL PARK
AREA - 72,186 ACRES
EST. 12 27 2020
WEST VIRGINIA
Planning a Trip to
New River Gorge
National Park
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is located in West Virginia and is a great destination for outdoor recreation. With over 70,000 acres of stunning landscape, the park offers incredible views of the winding New River, sandstone cliffs, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking, camping, rafting, fishing, and rock climbing. The park is also home to two historic sites, the Fayetteville Historic Town and the Grandview Sandstone Quarry. With its spectacular scenery and abundance of activities, New River Gorge National Park is a great destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike.
"The earth has music for those who listen."
-George Santayana
"The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do."
-Galileo Galilei
"He who plants a tree, plants a hope."
-Lucy Larcom
OVERVIEW
New River Gorge National Park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, boasting stunning views, thrilling activities, and ample opportunities for exploration. Located in West Virginia, the park is home to the world’s longest steel arch bridge, diverse wildlife and plants, and some of the best whitewater rafting and rock climbing in the country. Here are some of the best things to know about this incredible park: 1) It’s home to the world’s longest steel arch bridge, the 3,030-foot New River Gorge Bridge; 2) It’s a great spot for rafting and kayaking, with over 50 miles of whitewater; 3) There are over 1,000 species of plants and animals to observe; 4) Camping is allowed throughout the park; 5) There are over 100 miles of trails for hiking and biking; 6) The park is close to several other attractions, including the towns of Fayetteville and Beckley.