National parks1
Visits in 2025 (all parks)1,958,440
No entrance fee1
OldestNew River Gorge (2020)
West Virginia has 1 national park.
The parks
| Park | Established | Area (acres) | Visits in 2025 | Entrance fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge | 2020 | 7,021 | 1,958,440 | No entrance fee |
Other National Park Service sites in West Virginia (7)
Beyond its national park, West Virginia has these Park Service sites:
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail: no entrance fee
- Bluestone National Scenic River: no entrance fee
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park: $20 per vehicle
- Chesapeake Bay: no entrance fee
- Gauley River National Recreation Area: no entrance fee
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: $20 per vehicle
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
Sources
- Wikipedia: List of national parks of the United States (area from NPS land resource data, 2025 recreation visits from NPS visitor statistics)
- National Park Service: Entrance Fees by Park
Sources last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are in West Virginia?
1: New River Gorge.
What is the most visited national park in West Virginia?
New River Gorge, with 1,958,440 recreation visits in 2025.