Grandview Sandbar

16 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn New River Gorge National Park
A small grassy area covered in trees with a road around it and designated campsites.
Grandview Sandbar Campground offers camping in the woods right next to the New River. · NPS
Campsites
16
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
Max RV length
31 ft
Max trailer length
31 ft
Fee
Free
Coordinates
37.8565, -81.0526
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37.8565, -81.0526 · Park boundary: National Park Service

This campground offers shaded wooded campsites near the banks of the New River. There are 10 wooded drive-in sites for RVs, campers, car camping, and tents; 6 walk-in tents sites; and 2 accessible sites by the river. Only small (less than 25 feet) and medium (22 - 31.5 feet) RVs are recommended due to the tight access road. 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

Grandview Sandbar Campground is open year round.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

6
Tent-only
6
Walk or boat in
16 first-come, first-served
Grandview SandbarFree

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.
Wheelchair access

There are two wheelchair accessible campsites at this location. Composting restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible.

ADA facilities

There are two accessible campsites at this campground. Please display disability placard in your vehicle if using one of these campsites. Composting restroom facilities are accessible.

Fires & stoves

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 on Glade Creek Road, off Route 41 near Prince. Coming from Beckley, Glade Creek Road is a well-marked right hand turn just before crossing the New River. Follow the gravel Glade Creek for one mile, then turn let down a short winding road 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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A tan building on a grassy hill with three brown doors marked as restroom facilities.
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AddressGrandview Sandbar Campground · Prince, WV 25907
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