New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- SeasonYear-round
- RV length (some sites)Up to 25 ft
- Drinking waterno
- Electricno
At a glance: No electric hookups, drinking water or showers. Listed for rigs up to 25 ft. Not listed: flush toilets.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water No
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers No
- Dump station No
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Not listed
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online No
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 8
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 25 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 2,531 ft
- Open season
- War Ridge Campground is open year round. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 26, 2026)
- Phone
- (304) 465-0508 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 37.84526, -80.98518 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Glade Creek Campground 1.9 mi straight-line
- Grandview Sandbar 3.8 mi straight-line
- Meadow Creek Campground 4.8 mi straight-line
- Army Camp 6.3 mi straight-line
- Picnic Shelter 15.7 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
This is the only campground in the park that is not along the river. It is located on a ridgetop near Backus Mountain. There are 8 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. Only small (less than 25 feet) RVs or campers are recommended. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Beckley Raleigh Co Ap - 8.7 mi away, station at 2,514 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 24 | 3.13 |
| Feb | 44 | 27 | 3.12 |
| Mar | 52 | 33 | 4.03 |
| Apr | 64 | 43 | 3.58 |
| May | 72 | 51 | 4.68 |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 4.30 |
| Jul | 81 | 62 | 5.00 |
| Aug | 80 | 61 | 3.68 |
| Sep | 74 | 55 | 3.20 |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 2.73 |
| Nov | 53 | 35 | 2.80 |
| Dec | 44 | 28 | 3.29 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Reservable online | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Phone | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.