Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
This tent only campground located near the historic railroad town of Thurmond offers 7 walk-in sites, 5 on the sandy beach of the New River and 2 in the nearby forest. There are no drive-in sites at this location.
RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. The Stone Cliff Trailhead also starts at the campground.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
1,069 ft
Directions
From U.S. Route 19 north of Beckley, take the Glen-Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immediate left and go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean. Turn right and follow the signs for Thurmond (WV Route 25). Continue for 6 miles to a three-way intersection. Bear right and go 1.5 miles on this road. Take a right on the gravel road, just before the bridge crossing the New River. Continue past the boat launch to the parking area.
Weather Notes
Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and may 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
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Camping Fee
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
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Tue
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph S
Wed
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph SW
Thu
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 6 mph W
Fri
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 7 mph W
Sat
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
0 to 6 mph NW
Sun
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SW
Mon
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
1 to 6 mph S