Parks / New England and Appalachia
New River Gorge
Stop 49 of 51 on the loop. Stay in Fayetteville WV, give it 2 nights, and plan the day around Fayette Station Road.
- State
- WV
- Stay in
- Fayetteville WV
- Nights on this route
- 2
- Month on this route
- July
- Don't miss
- Fayette Station Road
- Getting here
- 215 mi from Luray VA, about 4 h 17 min.
- Next stop
- Mammoth Cave, 352 mi, about 6 h 52 min.
About the Park
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.
Description from the National Park Service.
Where to Stay
On this route you sleep in Fayetteville WV. Gateway towns have more lodging, groceries and fuel than the park itself. If you want an in-park lodge instead, the busiest parks book up as early as 13 months out.
Entrance Fees
The NPS lists no entrance fee for this park. Tours, ferries, parking or campgrounds may still cost money.
An $80 America the Beautiful annual pass covers entry at every national park; on a trip like this it pays for itself after three parks. Fees from the NPS, checked 2026-10-18.
Nearby Parks
- Shenandoah about 149 mi as the crow flies
- Great Smoky Mountains about 220 mi as the crow flies
- Cuyahoga Valley about 222 mi as the crow flies
Official site: https://www.nps.gov/neri/. Route data checked 2026-10-19.