Recreation area

Thurmond Depot Visitor Center

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve · Thurmond · West Virginia — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Thurmond Depot is a restored railroad depot located in the historic railroad town of Thurmond. When open, the Depot is an information center and a park store.

Getting there

Take U.S. Route 19 to the Glen Jean exit, north of Beckley. Follow the signs to Thurmond, seven miles down WV Route 25 (Route 25 is a narrow, winding road and is not recommended for RVs and trailers). No automotive services are available in Thurmond.

Contact
(304) 465-8550

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.