New River Gorge

Alerts and closures

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  Burnwood Campground and Restroom Closure

  The Burnwood group campground will be closed from October 5 through mid November due to a construction project to replace water lines. During that time restroom facilities will be closed at the Burnwood Trailhead.

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  Rend Trail Closed through December 2027

  The Rend Trail is closed for trail Improvements that will include a new parking area, restroom, and a small picnic area overlooking Arbuckle Creek at the Minden trailhead, structural improvements to five historic railroad trestles along the trail, and full trail surface rehabilitation. Additionally, construction of a large accessible ramp over the ‘big rock’ will replace a stairway, resulting in the only fully accessible earthen surface trail located within the park.

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  Kaymoor Miners Trail Closure

  From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

About

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.

Things to do: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping

Entry and fees

No entrance fee listed.

Fees change. Confirm on nps.gov before you go.