New River Gorge National Park

New River Gorge National Park is a public state park in West Virginia near Fayetteville. Spanning 72,808 acres and established in 1978, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

New River Gorge National Park is located near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The park’s coordinates are 37.9608, -81.0816.

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New River Gorge National Park is one of many outstanding state parks in West Virginia. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in West Virginia guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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