Canyon Rim Visitor Center
38.0701, -81.0759 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Canyon 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.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Canyon Rim is open year round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
- Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Christmas · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
- New Years Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Stamps available: Canyon Rim Visitor Center, Gauley River National Recreation Area, Bluestone National Scenic River, Coal Heritage Trail: Fayette Station Road
Canyon Rim Visitor Center is located on U.S. Route 19, just north of Fayetteville, WV. U.S. Route 19 is easily reached from Interstates I-64 and I-79, as well as U.S. Route 60. GPS Coordinates: 38.07003 N, 81.07583 W
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