New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Sun rising over the New River Gorge from Diamond Point on the Endless Wall Trail.
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.
Map showing location of park.
road with damaged area crumbling off side into woods
Winter closure of New River Gorge NPP’s Cunard Road for improvements
Temporary Cunard river access and Brooklyn Campground closure
musicians playing on a stage
Free Music, Storytelling, and Crafts this Weekend in New River Gorge NP&P
Join us for some big Hidden History Happenings events coming up this weekend.
volunteer recieving award from Park Superintendent
New River Gorge NPP VIP Jacki Wright wins regionwide award
Volunteer Jacki Wright was recently awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023
historic photo of miners on a mine car
NRGNPP Announces 2024 Hidden History Happenings
Programs celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage
river cutting through a deep forested gorge
Tourism at the three national parks in southern West Virginia contributed 96.5 million to local economy
Report shows visitor spending supports 1,268 jobs in nearby communities
sun rising over the New River Gorge
Photo by Gary Hartley
bridge spanning the river
Photo by Gary Hartley
bend in the river
Photo by NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin
railroad tracks and depot
Photo by NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin
waterfall spanning the river
Photo by NPS photo/Carey Woods
fog and mountains
Photo by NPS photo/Leah Perkowski-Sisk
pink rhododendron and view of the gorge and river
Photo by NPS photo/Dave Bieri
waterfall and stream
Photo by Gary Hartley