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.

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.

## Overview

The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest
to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphitheater.

## Recreation

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Facilities

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Natural Features

Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more
than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The
area offers spectacular views of the New River and stunning displays of
rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an
active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where coal companies first shipped
coal out of the gorge in 1873.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview and offers a wide
variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a
children's museum and Exhibition Coal Mine.

## Charges & Cancellations

Refunds are not issued due to rain.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview.  It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphitheater.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and stunning displays of rhododendron.  At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where coal companies first shipped coal out of the gorge in 1873. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview and offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels.  Popular attractions include a children's museum and Exhibition Coal Mine.  <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Refunds are not  issued due to rain.</p>

Grandview Playground Shelter (Rear)

Grandview Playground Shelter (Main)

The Grand View

Grandview Playground Shelter

## Overview

Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the
Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It can accommodate 40 people
inside the shelter and approximately 35 people outside. This shelter is not
handicapped accessible. It requires climbing up a small set of stone stairs
and a short walk up a small hill.

## Recreation

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Facilities

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Natural Features

Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more
than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The
area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of
rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an
active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped
out of the gorge in 1873.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview. It offers a wide
variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a
children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook.  It can accommodate 40 people inside the shelter and approximately 35 people outside.  This shelter is not handicapped accessible.  It requires climbing up a small set of stone stairs and a short walk up a small hill.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of rhododendron.  At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview.  It offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels.  Popular attractions include a  children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.

Grandview Shelter 1 (Path)

Grandview Shelter 1 Inside

Grandview Shelter 1 (Front)

Grandview Shelter 1

## Overview

Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the
forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the
shelter for a total of about 135 people.

## Recreation

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Facilities

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Natural Features

Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more
than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The
area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of
rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an
active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped
out of the gorge in 1873.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview. It offers a wide
variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a
children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.

## Charges & Cancellations

Refunds are not issued due to rain.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest.  It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the shelter for a total of about 135 people.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of rhododendron.  At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview.  It offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels.  Popular attractions include a children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.  <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Refunds are not issued due to rain.</p>

Grandview Shelter 2 (Playground)

Grandview Shelter 2 (Inside)

Grandview Shelter 2

## Overview

Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It
will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside.

## Recreation

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Facilities

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Natural Features

Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more
than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The
area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of
rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an
active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped
out of the gorge in 1873.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview. It offers a wide
variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a
children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.

## Charges & Cancellations

Refunds are not issued due to rain.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest.  It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of rhododendron.  At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview.  It offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels.  Popular attractions include a children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.  <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Refunds are not issued due to rain.</p>

Grandview Shelter 3

View from Grandview Main Overlook

Grandview Shelter 3 (Accessible)

Grandview Shelter 3 Side View

## Overview

Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the
forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside the
shelter for a total of about 90 people.

## Recreation

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Facilities

The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking
trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer
outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court,
baseball field, and basketball court.

## Natural Features

Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more
than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The
area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of
rhododendron. At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an
active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped
out of the gorge in 1873.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview. It offers a wide
variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions include a
children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.

## Charges & Cancellations

Refunds are not issued due to rain.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest.  It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside the shelter for a total of about 90 people.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal visitor center, ranger-led activities, summer outdoor dramas (Theatre West Virginia), playgrounds, volleyball court, baseball field, and basketball court.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offers spectacular views of the New River and beautiful displays of rhododendron.  At the Main Overlook, 1,400 feet above the river, you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview.  It offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels.  Popular attractions include a children's museum, and Exhibition Coal Mine.  <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Refunds are not issued due to rain.</p>

Grandview Shelter 4

Grandview Shelter 4 Road

Horseshoe Pit behind Grandview Shelter 4

Bird's eye view of the park

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest
lake in West Virginia. With a 2,040 acre surface area, the lake provides
boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities.
The State of West Virginia operates Bluestone State Park with cabin rentals,
picnicking and camping facilities. Also, a swimming pool, gift shop, two boat
ramps, and a marina are operated for the convience of the visitors. Camping
opportunities are also available at the state's Bluestone Lake Wildlife
Management Area.

Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia. With a 2,040 acre surface area, the lake provides boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities. The State of West Virginia operates Bluestone State Park with cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities. Also, a swimming pool, gift shop, two boat ramps, and a marina are operated for the convience of the visitors. Camping opportunities are also available at the state's Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area.

## Overview

Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone
Lake in southern West Virginia.  
  
The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with
plenty of recreational opportunities.  
  
With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenities,
the day use area is a hot spot for large gatherings and outdoor fun. It is
very popular among Little League Baseball groups and fishermen.

## Recreation

The New River is the best warm water fishery in West Virginia. Year after
year, it produces more citation game fish than any other warm water river in
West Virginia. Anglers can cast a line for smallmouth, white and striped bass,
bluegill, catfish, crappie and muskellunge.  
  
A short drive to the popular Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area won't
disappoint for hunters interested wild turkey, white-tailed deer and various
small game.

## Facilities

The New River is the best warm water fishery in West Virginia. Year after
year, it produces more citation game fish than any other warm water river in
West Virginia. Anglers can cast a line for smallmouth, white and striped bass,
bluegill, catfish, crappie and muskellunge.  
  
A short drive to the popular Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area won't
disappoint for hunters interested wild turkey, white-tailed deer and various
small game.

## Natural Features

Visitors won't want to miss the scenic views of West Virginia's third largest
lake and its surrounding thick forests.  
  
Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake. The New River is
the oldest river in North America and partially follows the path of the
prehistoric Teays River.  
  
The area is also rich in cultural history, with 103 archaeological sites
located on federal property around the lake.

## Nearby Attractions

Bluestone State Park has cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities, as
well as two boat ramps and a marina.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. 
<br/><br/>
The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with plenty of recreational opportunities. 
<br/><br/>
With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenities, the day use area is a hot spot for large gatherings and outdoor fun. It is very popular among Little League Baseball groups and fishermen.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The New River is the best warm water fishery in West Virginia. Year after year, it produces more citation game fish than any other warm water river in West Virginia. Anglers can cast a line for smallmouth, white and striped bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and muskellunge. 
<br/><br/>
A short drive to the popular Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area won't disappoint for hunters interested wild turkey, white-tailed deer and various small game.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The New River is the best warm water fishery in West Virginia. Year after year, it produces more citation game fish than any other warm water river in West Virginia. Anglers can cast a line for smallmouth, white and striped bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and muskellunge. 
<br/><br/>
A short drive to the popular Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area won't disappoint for hunters interested wild turkey, white-tailed deer and various small game.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Visitors won't want to miss the scenic views of West Virginia's third largest lake and its surrounding thick forests. 
<br/><br/>
Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake. The New River is the oldest river in North America and partially follows the path of the prehistoric Teays River.
<br/><br/>
The area is also rich in cultural history, with 103 archaeological sites located on federal property around the lake.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Bluestone State Park has cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities, as well as two boat ramps and a marina.

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Directions

Reviews

Campgrounds

Grandview Playground Shelter

Grandview Shelter 1

Grandview Shelter 2

Grandview Shelter 3

Grandview Shelter 4

Nearby Parks

Bluestone Lake