About this campground
This tent only campground is located near the community of Thayer along the banks of the New River. It has 4 walk-in sites. There are no drive-in sites at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited. Alcohol is prohibited at this campground.
Getting there
Take Route 25 from Glen Jean for six miles towards Thurmond. Turn right at the intersection just before the bridge across the river and continue towards Stone Cliff. At Stonecliff, cross the New River bridge and continue upstream on Route 25 (which becomes unpaved at this point) towards Thayer. At Thayer Church, turn downhill off Route 25 to the bottom. Cross the railroad tracks and turn left towards the campground.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Grandview SandbarNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve3 mi
- Stone CliffNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve3 mi
- Army CampNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve5 mi
- Glade Creek CampgroundNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve5 mi
- Grandview Playground ShelterNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve5 mi
- Grandview Shelter 1New River Gorge National Park & Preserve5 mi
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