National park · est. 2020

New River Gorge National Park is not a developed-campground park

New River Gorge became the 63rd national park in 2020 — eight primitive NPS campgrounds, no hookups, length caps 25-35 ft site by site. Adventures on the Gorge offers private hookups outside the boundary.

RV rentals in West Virginia

Max RV: n/a
Season: Year-round (limited winter water)

Max RV length: Campground by campground
Dump station: On site
Season: Year-round (limited winter water)

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Designated the country's 63rd national park in December 2020 — the system's newest unit — New River Gorge wraps 53 miles of the New River canyon in southern West Virginia and is the most-visited NPS unit east of the Mississippi for whitewater + rock-climbing combined. None of the eight primitive NPS campgrounds (Stone Cliff, Grandview Sandbar, Glade Creek, Army Camp, Meadow Creek, War Ridge / Backus Mountain, Burnwood Group, Thurmond) offer hookups; most are first-come, all but two are dry-camp only. Length caps vary site by site — Stone Cliff and Grandview Sandbar accommodate larger rigs (30-35 ft) in pull-throughs; the others top out at 25 ft. Adventures on the Gorge and other private resorts adjacent to the park offer full-hookup RV options. On the third Saturday of October, US-19 closes at the New River Gorge Bridge for BASE jumping.

What the length limit is measuring

Pad length — the rig plus anything it tows
Height — what the branches and the awning need
Turning arc — the swing off the loop road

How the in-park dump station is used

Waste outlet — under the rig, driver side
Ground drain — hose seated, then the valve opens
Rinse standpipe — non-potable, for the hose only

Primary sources

How to book this park

Reservations + adjacent staging

Official reservation portal

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Quick answers

Frequently asked

Can you take an RV into New River Gorge National Park?

New River Gorge has no developed RV campground inside the park — base nearby and visit by day.

Are there RV hookups at New River Gorge National Park?

No — New River Gorge's campgrounds are dry (no hookups). Fill water and charge before you arrive.

Is there an RV dump station at New River Gorge National Park?

Yes — New River Gorge has an RV dump station.

West Virginia rules · last verified 2026-05-10

State rental tax: 7% · not collected by PickRV
Min driver age: 21+ std · 25+ Class A
Gravel roads: Allowed — disclosure required
Generator quiet: 22:00-07:00