Canyon Rim Visitor Center
38.0701, -81.0759 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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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
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
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Canyon Rim Visitor Center?
Canyon Rim Visitor Center in New River Gorge National Park is at 162 Visitor Center Road, Lansing, WV.
What services does Canyon Rim Visitor Center offer?
Canyon Rim Visitor Center in New River Gorge National Park lists automated external defibrillator (aed), baby changing station, benches/seating, fire extinguisher, first aid/medical care available, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, internet/wifi available, junior ranger booklet available, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, picnic table, recycling, restroom, restroom - accessible, scenic view/photo spot, theater/auditorium, toilet - flush, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs available.
Is there a passport stamp at Canyon Rim Visitor Center?
Yes. Canyon Rim Visitor Center in New River Gorge National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Stamps available: Canyon Rim Visitor Center, Gauley River National Recreation Area, Bluestone National Scenic River, Coal Heritage Trail: Fayette Station Road
What is the phone number for Canyon Rim Visitor Center?
Canyon Rim Visitor Center in New River Gorge National Park can be reached on 3045742115.
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