Good to know
- Tickets
- There is no entry fee.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 days for the bridge, overlooks and a rafting trip.
- Best time
- May to October. Late September to mid-October brings fall color and big water on the Gauley nearby.
- Getting there
- Fayetteville and Glen Jean are next to the park. Charleston's West Virginia International Yeager Airport is about 1 hour away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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New River Gorge National Park & Preserve questions
Can you walk across the New River Gorge Bridge?
Only on a guided Bridge Walk tour on the catwalk below the road, or on Bridge Day each October when the bridge closes to cars.
What are the best hikes in New River Gorge?
The Long Point Trail for bridge views, the Endless Wall Trail and Grandview's Castle Rock are favorites.
Where should I stay near New River Gorge?
Fayetteville is the main base, with inns, cabins and outfitter campgrounds. The park also has free primitive campgrounds.
