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.
crew doing roadwork
New River Gorge NPP announces reopening of Cunard Road on March 24
Cunard river access and Brooklyn Campground to reopen
graffiti on rocks
Friends of NRGNPP provide reward for information leading to conviction for vandalism to Long Point Trail
The Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is providing an award for information leading to a conviction for vandalism along the Long Point Trail.
row of tents and a few RVs in a busy campground
NPS Invites public to comment on proposal for Tailwaters Campground at Gauley River NRA
The NPS is seeking public comments on proposed rehabilitation of Gauley Tailwaters Campground.
painting of large yellow wildflowers
2025 Youth Arts in the Parks Contest Now Open
Local students can help celebrate southern West Virginia ecology through art.
volunteer talks to a passenger in a train car
New River Gorge NPP Volunteers are riding the rails on Amtrak’s Cardinal
NPS volunteers have been interacting with riders on the Amtrak Cardinal through New River Gorge NPP.
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