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.
crumbling old building
New River Gorge NPP Releases a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures
The National Park Service announces a decision and release of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures Environmental Assessment.
crew doing roadwork
New River Gorge NPP announces reopening of Cunard Road on March 24
Cunard river access and Brooklyn Campground to reopen
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