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Camping, RVs and lodging in New River Gorge

Where to stay in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs, plus the lodges inside the park.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

The park service lists 9 campgrounds with 80 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Meadow Creek Campground 17 See park n/a No cell signal
[Grandview Sandbar]() 16 First come n/a Yes, up to 31 ft cell signal
[Glade Creek Campground]() 11 First come n/a Yes, up to 31 ft cell signal
[Army Camp]() 11 First come n/a Yes, up to 31 ft cell signal
[War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground]() 8 First come n/a Yes, up to 25 ft cell signal
[Stone Cliff]() 7 First come n/a No cell signal
[Brooklyn Campground]() 5 First come n/a No cell signal
[Thayer Campground]() 4 First come n/a No cell signal
[Burnwood Group Campsite]() 1 Reservable $75 Yes water, cell signal

RVs and trailers

5 of 9 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 31 feet (Grandview Sandbar, Glade Creek Campground, Army Camp). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 7 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Burnwood Group Campsite: “To reserve the group campsite at Burnwood call (304) 465-6517. This site is only available for groups of 8 or more.”

Campfires

  • Meadow Creek Campground: Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.
  • Grandview Sandbar: Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.
  • Glade Creek Campground: Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.
  • Army Camp: Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins in the park

Places the park service lists as lodging:

In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in New River Gorge?
9, with 80 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to New River Gorge?
Yes. 5 campgrounds take RVs, up to 31 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in New River Gorge?
Yes: Bright Hope Lodge.