Glade Creek Campground
37.8284, -81.0130 · Park boundary: National Park Service
This forested campground offers both tent and RV sites near the banks of the New River and the Glade Creek Trailhead. There are 6 walk-in tents sites and 5 drive-in sites for tents, RVs, or campers. There is 1 accessible site. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs or campers are recommended. Camp only at designated sites. RV, camper, or car camping in non-designated sites, walk-in sites, or any parking area is strictly prohibited.
- Every day
- All Day
Glade Creek Campground is open year round.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
These primitive camping areas have no drinking water or hookups, and limited restroom facilities. All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted. There are no fees for camping.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Composting Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Drinking water
- No water
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 31 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 31 ft
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Primitive Camping Areas
- Cell service
- Cell service is spotty and may not be reliable based on provider, weather, and location.
There is one wheelchair accessible campsite at this location. Composting restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. The area also includes wheelchair accessible picnic area, fishing area, and a small portion of the Glade Creek Trail.
There is one accessible campsite at this location. Please display disability placard in your vehicle if using this site. Composting restroom facilities are accessible. The area also includes an accessible picnic area, fishing area, and a small portion of the Glade Creek Trail.
Use existing fire rings at campsites. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. Damaging or cutting down trees or branches for firewood is prohibited.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Located at the end of Glade Creek Road, off Route 41 near Prince. Coming from Beckley, Glade Creek Road is a well-marked right hand turn before crossing the New River. Follow Glade Creek Road for six miles to the campground
Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.
•Camp only in designated campsites. •RV, Camper, and Car camping only permitted at drive-in campsites. •No more than 2 tents or 1 tent and 1 RV/Camper per campsite. •No more than 2 vehicles permitted per campsite. •Campers must occupy permitted campsites each night. •No more than 8 people and 4 pets per campsite. •Camping limit of no more than a total of 14 days per 28-day period in any park campground. •Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. •Pets must be kept on a leash. •Use existing fire rings for campfires. Burn only dead wood found on the ground. •Use the provided toilet facilities. •Do not drive nails into trees or hang lanterns against trees. •Public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and possession of alcohol by minors is prohibited. •Littering is prohibited. Dispose of trash in a bear-proof trash receptacle. •Avoid glass containers, use plastic or aluminum. •Respect all other park visitors and campers.
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