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New River Gorge National River - Facilities Home > New River Gorge River > Planning > 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.	::Lodging ::Maps ::Park Info ::Planning ∙ Fees ∙ Facilities ∙ Plan Your Visit ∙ Camping ∙ Climate ∙ Activities ∙ Contacts ∙ Accessibility ∙ Nearby Attractions

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