Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · WV · nps.gov page

Rafters enjoying the Gauley River — Gauley River is a popular whitewater river in the fallPhoto: NPS Photo

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.

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Rafting on the Gauley River — Gauley Season on the Gauley River is popular.Photo: NPS Photo

Trying to stay in the raft on the Gauley River — Enjoying the rapids on the Gauley RiverPhoto: NPS Photo

Rafting on Gauley River before Sweets Falls fapid — A popular spot to watch the boats on the Gauley River - Sweets FallsPhoto: NPS Photo

Watching the boats come by on the Gauley River — A popular place on the Gauley River - Pillow RockPhoto: NPS Photo

Kayakers coming through Pillow Rock rapid on Gauley River — Watching the kayaks come through Pillow Rock rapidPhoto: NPS Photo

Tapping the rock at Pillow Rock rapid on the Gauley River — Tapping the Pillow Rock is a ritual on the Gauley RiverPhoto: NPS Photo

Guiding through a rapid on the Gauley River — Whitewater rafting is popular during Gauley SeasonPhoto: NPS Photo

One of the many rapids on the Gauley River — Enjoying the rapids on the Gauley RiverPhoto: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.