New River Gorge National Park

Common questions about New River Gorge National Park

• Where is New River Gorge National Park?

  New River Gorge National Park is at 162 Visitor Center Rd, Lansing, WV 25862, West Virginia. It sits along I-77, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at New River Gorge National Park?

  Typical hours: 9am–5pm (visitor center). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's New River Gorge National Park like to visit on a family road trip?

  America's newest national park, and you drive right past it on I-77. The New River Gorge Bridge is the third-highest bridge in the country — 876 feet above the river — and there's a boardwalk trail where you can walk underneath it and look straight down. Your kids will either love it or grip your arm so hard they leave marks. The visitor center overlook is a quick stop, but if you have time, the short hike to Long Point gives you the iconic bridge photo. Free admission. It's a national park, people.

• Is New River Gorge National Park family-friendly?

  Yes — New River Gorge National Park earns a 4/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

• How long should families plan to stay at New River Gorge National Park?

  Most families spend an hour or two at New River Gorge National Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.