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Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, New River Gorge National River is increasing access and services.
The National Park Service is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
On Saturday, New River Gorge National River reopened access to:
- Grandview Sandbar Campground
- Glade Creek Campground
- Stone Cliff Campground.
In addition, the following spaces continue to be available:
- Backcountry camping
- Hiking trails
- River and river access points
- Vault toilets at heavy visitor use areas including trailheads, river access points, and group picnic shelters
- Group picnic shelters at Grandview
With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed:
- Visitor Centers
- Vault toilets at less popular trailheads, river access points, and group picnic shelters
- Group campsites
- Campgrounds: Army Camp, Brooklyn, Gauley Tailwaters, Meadowcreek, Thayer, and War Ridge
At New River Gorge National River, the operational approach continues to be centered on examining each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, and will be regularly monitored. The NPS encourages visitors to plan their visit by checking the park’s website and social media for current conditions and travel tips.
Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted at nps.gov/neri and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps. gov/coronavirus.
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