§ 02 — OVERVIEW
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent.
The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
To reach Park Headquarters take Route 19 North from Beckley to the Glen Jean exit. Upon exiting Rt 19, make an immediate left turn. At the next intersection, turn right. Park Headquarters will be straight ahead on the right. GPS Coordinates for Headquarters: 81.15587W, 37.92775N PLEASE NOTE: Third party search and map apps may direct you to an potentially inaccessible area of the park with no amenities or rangers stations. Please refer to the Visitor Center or Park Headquarters addresses for directions.
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
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sat
72°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 9 mph NW
Sun
77°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 5 mph SW
Mon
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
12 mph SW
Tue
70°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph NW
Wed
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph W
Thu
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph SW
Fri
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph W