Visitor centers in New River Gorge
New River Gorge National Park has 4 visitor centers on the National Park Service record, 4 of them a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location. Opening hours, services, directions and contact details for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
4 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Canyon Rim Visitor CenterPassport stamp28 servicesCanyon Rim Visitor Center is one of the park's primary, year round visitor centers. It is located at the New River Gorge Bridge, just north of Fayetteville. A wooden boardwalk provides scenic views of the New River Gorge Bridge and the gorge. There are no hiking trails that start at the visitor center. The center features exhibits, information, park film, and a book store.
Grandview Visitor CenterPassport stamp23 servicesThe Grandview Visitor Center is one of our seasonal visitor centers, typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Here there are overlooks of the New River, five hiking trails, ranger-led walks and talks, summer outdoor dramas, and picnic areas with playgrounds.
Sandstone Visitor CenterPassport stamp29 servicesSandstone Visitor Center is one of the primary visitor centers for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. It is a green design building where visitors can learn about the park and the watershed through exhibits and a park film. The center also features a native plant garden, picnic areas, and book store.
Thurmond Depot Visitor CenterPassport stamp10 servicesThurmond Depot is a restored railroad depot located in the historic railroad town of Thurmond. Open seasonally (typically Memorial Day to Labor Day), the Depot is an information center and a park store.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04