New River Gorge National River - Facilities

VISITOR CENTERS

Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Open

Open All Year 9:00 - 5:00

Phone

304-574-2115

Location

Located off U. S. Route 19, just north of the New River Gorge Bridge. It is approximately 30 minutes north of Beckley, 30 minutes south of Summersville, and 70 minutes southeast of Charleston.

Closures

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day

Special Programs

Orientation Slide Program.

Exhibits

Exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.

Available Facilities

Boardwalk, overlooks, picnic tables.

Grandview

Open

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day 12:00 NOON- 5:00 PM

Phone

304-763-3715

Location

Take the Grandview exit (129-B) on I-64, east of Beckley. Follow Route 9 north for six miles to the park.

Closures

Recreational climbing and hunting are prohibited at Grandview.

Special Programs

Ranger on a Rock informal programs, hikes, walks

Available Facilities

Overlooks, hiking trails, picnic tables, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and summer outdoor drama presentations. For shelter reservations, call 304-465-8064. For theatre schedule and ticket information, call 800-666-9142.

Sandstone Visitor Center

Open

Open All Year 9:00 - 5:00

Phone

(304) 466-0417

Location

Interstate 64 at Sandstone, WV (approximately 15 minutes east of Beckley, WV)

Closures

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day

Special Programs

12-minute Video Orientation

Thurmond Depot

Open

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone

304-465-8550

Location

From the Glen Jean exit on Route 19, go left for .5 miles on Route 16/61 to Glen Jean. Turn right, cross bridge, then take next two left turns, following signs to Thurmond. In 6.5 miles, at a three way intersection, bear slightly left and up hill to the bridge. Cross the bridge and park in front of Thurmond Depot, the yellow building.

Special Programs

Walking tours, hikes

Exhibits

Restored passenger depot, historic furnishings, exhibits of interaction between coal mining and railroading.

Available Facilities

Across the river are hiking and mountain biking trails. Nearby Dunglen Day Use Area has picnic tables, picnic shelter, and river access.