Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
This tent only campground is located near the community of Thayer along the banks of the New River. It has 4 walk-in sites.
There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. Alcohol is prohibited at this campground.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Take Route 25 from Glen Jean for six miles towards Thurmond. Turn right at the intersection just before the bridge across the river and continue towards Stone Cliff. At Stonecliff, cross the New River bridge and continue upstream on Route 25 (which becomes unpaved at this point) towards Thayer. At Thayer Church, turn downhill off Route 25 to the bottom. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left towards the campground.
Weather Notes
Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Thayer Campground
These primitive camping areas have no drinking water or hookups, and limited restroom facilities. All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted. There are no fees for camping.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Today
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph S
Wed
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph SW
Thu
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 7 mph W
Fri
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 9 mph W
Sat
79°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
2 to 6 mph NW
Sun
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph S
Mon
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 to 7 mph SW