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Gauley River National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east. CONTACTS Email - NERI_Interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 304-465-0591 Write to
P. O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246 Phone
Headquarters - 304-465-0508
Visitor Information - 304-574-2115
Visitor Information(TDD) - 304-465-0508
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
The area is open year round. The official Gauley boating season is from early September through mid October. Boating is occasionally possible at other times, depending on water releases from Summersville Dam. Getting There
PLANE - The largest airport is at Charleston, about 65 miles from Summersville. There are also small airports at Summersville and Beckley. CAR - From Route 19 take Route 129 West at Mount Nebo. The river access area is reached by taking the second left after you cross over the dam on Route 129. Getting Around
At the present time, the only public access to the Gauley River National Recreation Area is just downstream of Summersville Dam. CAMPING
Gauley Tailwaters
Open All Year
This primitive camping area at the downstream end of the Summersville Dam tailwaters parking lot has about 18 sites with fire rings. They are suitable for RV's as well as tents. There are no hookups and no water. A vault toilet is located nearby.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gauley River National Recreation Area. |
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Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope
, 4 miles away |
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Holiday Lodge, Oak Hill
, 5 miles away |
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Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
, 7 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn Beckley, Beckley
, 7 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Beckley, Beckley
, 7 miles away |
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Courtyard Beckley, Beckley
, 7 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Beckley, Beckley
, 7 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Gauley River National Recreation Area:
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 17 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 86 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 89 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| | Whitewater Near Gauley River National Recreation Area:
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Dunloup Creek, Fayette
County
, 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Harvey to New River at Thurmond) |
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Arbuckle Creek, Fayette
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.7 miles long (Oak Hill to New) |
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New River, Fayette / Raleigh
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (McCreery to Thurmond) |
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New River, -blank-
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard) |
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Paint Creek, Fayette
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy) |
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| | Public Lands Near Gauley River National Recreation Area:
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Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 0 miles away |
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New River Gorge National River, Glen Jean - WV
, 0 miles away |
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Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia
, 10 miles away |
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Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia
, 12 miles away |
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Babcock State Park, West Virginia
, 14 miles away |
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Camp Creek State Park, West Virginia
, 20 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Gauley River National Recreation Area:
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Saddlebred Golf Club, Beckley
, 8 miles away |
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Grandview Country Club, Beaver
, 9 miles away |
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Bridge Haven Golf Club, Fayetteville
, 9 miles away |
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Beaver Creek Golf Club, Beaver
, 10 miles away |
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Glade Springs Hotel & Conference Resort, Daniels
, 11 miles away |
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